Job Description
C++ Developer
Manchester
SC Eligible (5 Years UK Residency)
Permanent – Up to £55,000 (On-Site)
Looking for a role where your work actually matters? Join a leading UK tech and security innovator working on projects that genuinely make a national impact. You’ll be part of a trusted engineering environment known for high standards, smart solutions, and a culture that supports growth, collaboration, and ownership.
What you’ll do as a C++ Developer
* Own the technical relationship with key customers, acting as their trusted point of contact from deployment through to ongoing support.
* Work closely with internal engineering teams to translate customer needs into clear technical requirements and practical solutions.
* Engage hands on with C++ and Linux based systems, supporting integration, troubleshooting, and performance improvements.
* Navigate hardware and firmware level considerations, helping customers resolve real world, low level technical challenges.
* Feed customer insights back into engineering and product teams to influence future development and capability.
About the Candidate
The following experience for a C++ Developer is essential for this role:
* Strong C++ development experience
* Solid background working in Linux environments
* Exposure to hardware and/or firmware level systems
* Ability to engage confidently with technical and non technical stakeholders
Nice to have
* Embedded systems experience (not purely embedded)
* Networking or low level systems knowledge
* Experience supporting or managing technical customer accounts
* Familiarity with agile delivery environments
If you don’t tick every box beyond the essentials, you’ll be supported to grow.
What’s in it for you?
* £40,000-£55,000
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Strong pension & optional health benefits
* Long term career development within a high impact, secure environment
To hear more about the C++ Developer role contact Daire McIlhatton at daire.mcilhatton@ansonmccade.com