Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior/Lead C++ Software Engineer to join us working with our construction engineering client. The role is a development lead for a desktop application written in C++ with a Vue.js user interface running in Chromium embedded framework that analyses concrete cross sections and provides the opportunity to lead the planning of new features, whilst leading a small team of developers. 

The successful applicant will be a confident and proficient C++ programmer with extensive and demonstrable development experience. They will know and have coded JavaScript in a front-end framework (ideally Vue.js). In addition, they will also have previous small team leadership, be comfortable with technical planning, and making small-scale architectural decisions. Knowledge of CI/CD would be advantageous. 

We are looking for a technically strong engineer who, as well as coding, enjoys leadership, who is a great communicator and team player who relishes collaborating across multiple teams, and has a passion for delivering high-quality products.

Essential Key Skills and Responsibilities

You will:

• have strong knowledge of C++ for back-end applications
• have strong knowledge of JavaScript for front-end applications
• have small team leadership experience
• be comfortable with technical planning and making small scale architectural decisions
• have knowledge of Vue.js (desired)
• have CI/CD experience (desired)
• have professional experience of working in projects using Agile development processes

Tools and Technology

• C++
• JavaScript
• Vue.js
• Jira/Confluence

Experience

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field or similar work-based experience.

• Proven experience as a Senior/Lead Software Engineer ideally with a focus on construction engineering projects.

• Very good working knowledge of standard software development frameworks, techniques and methodologies.
• Experience with providing coaching and mentoring

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team, contributing to the development of business scenarios.

• Knowledge of software development tools and technologies.
• You are flexible and curious in your approach

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Additional information

Duration of the contract: fixed term for a minimum of 6 months (full-time)

Eligibility to work in the UK: Mandatory 

Location: Fully remote within the UK.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays plus birthday paid each year
• Sick leave following probation (20 days per each rolling period each year)
• Pension contribution is 10% employer from qualifying earnings following auto enrolment after 3 months service
• Private medical insurance via Vitality after 6 months of service
• Life assurance (5 x salary) after 6 months service
• Access to a free Eye voucher with Specsavers and a Flu vaccination with Boots
• Access to the cycle-to-work scheme
• Enhanced parental leave