Senior Software Engineer; C​/C++

Senior Software Engineer (C/C++) Organisation Overview

Our Client is a pioneering technology company specialising in advanced test and measurement solutions for network performance and network-dependent applications. Operating within the innovative tech industry, they are renowned for their cutting-edge products that help clients validate and optimise their network operations. The company fosters a dynamic and collaborative environment that values innovation, professional growth, and employee wellbeing. Known for a strong commitment to engineering excellence and customer satisfaction, it is a great place to build a rewarding career in high-performance software development.

Due to strategic growth, Our Client is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join their Research & Development team. This key role focuses on developing and enhancing their flagship network emulation product family. It offers a fantastic opportunity to work on impactful, high-performance software solutions with a talented team of engineers. The position plays a strategic role in ensuring the products remain at the forefront of technology, supporting ongoing innovation and customer success.

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex backend solutions for new product features, taking full ownership from concept to deployment.
• Collaborate closely with product owners to translate high-level requirements into functional technical deliverables.
• Contribute to system architecture, ensuring solutions are scalable, flexible, and maintainable as requirements evolve.
• Estimate development timelines based on functional specifications and deliver high-quality, timely software releases.
• Support quality assurance activities, including code reviews, testing, and documentation to deliver robust solutions aligned with customer needs.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in software development, with a focus on performance-critical systems.
• At least 2 years’ expertise working within a Linux environment, utilising GNU toolsets such as gcc and gdb.
• Proven experience in mentoring and supporting fellow software engineers.
• Strong proficiency in C++, with a solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
• Practical knowledge of network programming, multithreading, and concurrency.
• Experience in Python programming for scripting and automation.
• Excellent logical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to decompose complex problems and deliver practical solutions within tight deadlines.
• Effective communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
• Hands‑on experience designing automated CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins and Git Hub Actions.
• Knowledge of high-performance or real-time systems development.
• Familiarity with Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK) programming.
• Experience with containerisation technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms.
• Knowledge of Terraform and AWS cloud services.