Job summary

C++ / PYTHON / LINUX / WINDOWS

Key skills required for this role

C++ / PYTHON / LINUX / WINDOWS

Important

C++ / PYTHON / LINUX / WINDOWS

Job description

Our client, a pioneering firm in the IT sector, is looking for a highly skilled and innovative Principal Developer to join their esteemed Software Engineering team in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working on the most complex and mission-critical projects
• Collaborating with stakeholders, including customers, to develop and maintain software
• Assisting the Software Engineering Manager with requirements management, estimation, and planning
• Focusing on high-level architecture and long-term technical strategy
• Devising and implementing innovative solutions to improve software processes and quality
• Integrating software with hardware to deliver complete systems
• Optimising application architectures for scalability and performance
• Monitoring system performance and troubleshooting issues to ensure high availability and reliability
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery processes

Job Requirements:

• Experience in making high-stake decisions about architecture and technology
• Extensive technical expertise across Linux and Windows operating systems
• Exceptional understanding of electronics and systems design
• Experience in developing applications and embedded software in C/C++, Java, Python, and Rust
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools: Helm Charts, Terraform, or Ansible
• Experience in full stack development using the Angular framework
• Experience with hardware-software integration
• Experience in developing software using internet, application layer, transport layer, and security protocols
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD
• In-depth understanding of video and image processing
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and propose solutions
• Experience in multitasking and prioritising tasks efficiently
• Experience in researching and evaluating software products
• Excellent communication skills at all levels, including with customers
• Solid understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Technical mentoring of engineers across the organisation
• Sprint board management

Desired Skills:

• Designing and implementing graphical user interfaces
• Appreciation for physics, especially radiation-related topics

Security Clearances:

All candidates must be willing and able to apply for and maintain the correct security clearance for this role.

• UK Employees - Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), Security Check (SC)

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronics, or a related field
• 10+ years of firsthand experience in software (including firmware) development and DevOps

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

If you are a passionate and detail-oriented software engineer looking for a new opportunity to drive excellence in product architecture and delivery, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in the UK.