Salary: £70,000 - 70,000 per year Requirements: Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or a related discipline Strong experience in object-oriented C++ (C++17 or later), including design patterns Understanding of UML/SysML Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle Experience developing new software and supporting legacy systems Software verification and testing experience Strong communication skills Experience with Agile development methodologies (desirable) Knowledge of additional languages such as C, C#, Java, or scripting languages (desirable) Experience with hardware integration and target-based testing (desirable) Familiarity with Data Distribution Service (DDS) or other Ethernet-based communication (desirable) Cross-platform development (Windows/Linux) (desirable) Experience with Visual Studio 2022 (desirable) Knowledge of CMake or similar build tools (desirable) Windows/Linux system configuration (desirable) Understanding of CANbus, MilCAN, or J1939 protocols (desirable) Experience with Git version control (desirable) Experience using YouTrack/Jira (desirable) MariaDB/MySQL experience (desirable) Familiarity with Boost, XML, JSON, and cryptography (desirable) Qt6 GUI development (desirable) Unit testing frameworks such as GoogleTest (desirable) Experience working in regulated industries, especially Defence (desirable) Responsibilities: Design and implement software solutions that meet contractual requirements while supporting cost-effective system design Contribute to system-level design, ensuring functionality is effectively allocated across hardware and software components Support software and system validation activities, including developing test tools, producing test schedules, integration plans, and technical reports Assist with planning, estimating, and managing technical tasks Maintain awareness of relevant technological and engineering developments, applying this knowledge appropriately to ongoing projects Manage your own workload to meet project timelines and milestones Conduct self-verification of work to ensure quality and completeness Participate in peer reviews to ensure high-quality outputs across the team Technologies: C# Cryptography Ethernet Git Hardware Support JIRA JSON Java Linux MariaDB MySQL UML Visual Studio Windows XML C++ Embedded Security More: We are recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering organization for a Software Engineer to support the design, development, and integration of software across a range of systems and sub-systems. This role is based in Telford with hybrid working options available. We offer a competitive salary of up to £70,000 along with a bonus. Our team values innovation and collaboration, providing a stimulating work environment where you can continue to grow your skills and contribute meaningfully to exciting projects. last updated 5 week of 2026