Software Engineer - C/C++ (All Levels) | Relocation

Matchtech
1 year ago
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Job summary

Want to join a company a trusted and reputable company with a broad portfolio of capabilities across the Maritime domain?

Key skills required for this role

Software Engineer, Software, C++, Java

Important

Software Engineer, Software, Java, C++

Job description

Overview

Important:All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance, and as a minimum be living in the UK for 5 years.

Working:The role is office based due to working on a secret network, with occasional travel to other company/customer's sites in the UK or abroad.

Are youa C/C++ Software Engineer looking for your next challenge?

Would you considerrelocating?

Permanent job opportunity with relocation assistance available, for you and your family! *T&C's apply Join the Maritime division, the biggest, growing division across the business, equally a trusted and strategic partner in the maritime defence domain!

"All the pros of a small business with the security of a multinational" *Glassdoor review

"The engineering staff are great, very professional, knowledgeable and friendly. Very good team atmosphere, with people always willing to help" *Glassdoor review

"Really good Company to join, if you get the opportunity grab it with both hands" *Indeed Review

"No two days are the same, the work is interesting and challenging" *Indeed review

Be part of a wider, global business, renowned for solving their customers' most complex problems!

You'll have the opportunity to work on large projects, developing mission-critical solutions in Defence and Technology. Join a company with a number of awards and recognitions; Named as Gold Award winner in MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme for 2021 | Employer of choice for our forces community! ED&I: Access to leadership development, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs. Full training, development and mentoring programs; Access to mentoring programs at all stages of development. Full range of company benefits, flexible working, training, development and clear career progression!

An opportunity has arisen for a Software Engineer to join a growing team. This role will be supporting new design work and existing products.

Experience needed:

Ideally qualified to degree-level or equivalent experience in a Physics or Engineering based subject, such as; Electronics, Hardware, Computer Science, Software or Systems Engineering etc. Experience in C++ development Experience in multi-threaded design Experience of UML design techniques Experience knowledge of the full software development lifecycle

Desirable:

Experience in the Defence / Aerospace or safety regulated environment would be advantageous. Experience in the Naval / Maritime domain would be advantageous. Experience in signal processing and/or AI/ML techniques Experience Machine Learning experience would be an advantage. Experience of Python would be an advantage. Experience of Java would be an advantage. Experience of DevOps would be an advantage. Experience of packaging tools and repositories such as Conan and Nexus would also be an advantage.

Important:All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance *minimum 5 years UK residency*

SiteLocation: All applicants must be located locally, or able to relocate to the client site based in the Buckinghamshire or Dorset areas (Relocation assistance available *T&C's apply)

Working:The role is office based with occasional travel to other company/customer's sites in the UK or abroad.

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