Software Engineer - C++ and C#

Location: United Kingdom (North West) Type: Permanent

Role: Software Engineer - C++ and C#

Salary:Up to £64,000

Location:Bolton - 5 days onsite

Role Type:Permanent

Security Clearance:SC required (British citizen or Dual national with NATO country)

Bonus:Up to £2,500

About the Opportunity

Join a dynamic, mission-critical defence software team based in Bolton, delivering high-impact solutions for advanced defence systems. This role is perfect for a skilled Software Engineer experienced inC++ and C#, with a passion for full software development lifecycle involvement - from development and integration to delivery and support. You'll be part of a close-knit, growing team contributing directly to national security projects, working 5 days per week onsite due to workload classification.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop, integrate, and deliver high-quality software usingC++ and C#within a Windows environment
• Work within Agile Scrum teams to meet evolving customer requirements
• Contribute to the full software lifecycle: design, coding, testing, deployment, and support
• Collaborate with a small team (5-7 engineers) to enhance multiple sub-systems across complex product deliveries
• Engage in automated testing activities to improve software quality and reliability
• Support continuous improvement and system-wide impact of software solutions

What You'll Bring

• Minimum 2 years' professional experience inC++ and C#software development
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum) and the software development lifecycle
• Experience working in Windows OS environments, preferably with lockdown processes
• Hands-on exposure to or knowledge of automated testing tools and practices is highly desirable
• Strong software engineering mindset with ability to understand system-wide impacts
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a focused, collaborative team

What's In It for You

• Competitive salary up to £64,000 depending on experience
• Company bonus scheme up to £2,500 (performance based)
• Generous pension scheme with up to 14% combined contributions
• Opportunity for paid overtime: time and a quarter weekdays, time and a half weekends
• Flexi leave allowance of up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working hours to support personal commitments (e.g., school runs)
• Enhanced parental leave benefits, including maternity, adoption, paternity, neonatal, and fertility support
• Fantastic onsite facilities including subsidised meals and free parking
• Opportunity to work on vital defence projects in a secure and supportive environment

Why Join Us?

This is your chance to contribute to nationally important defence systems within a well-respected, innovative organisation. You'll work alongside expert engineers, gaining valuable experience across diverse systems while helping to safeguard the future. If you're a dedicated software engineer eager to grow your career in a hands-on, impactful role, apply today!

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