Lead Software Engineer

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Guildford, United Kingdom

Full Time

24-02-2025

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Lead C++ Software Developer
Location: Surrey
Salary: Up to £80k

Are you an experienced C++ Software Developer with leadership skills and a strong technical background? Do you have a passion for developing cutting-edge software solutions for cyber security, real-time systems, and data processing applications? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

About the Role:
We’re looking for a Lead Software Developer to join a high-performing engineering team, working on advanced software solutions for mission-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities:
· Lead a team of developers, providing mentorship and guidance.
· Design and implement efficient, scalable software in C/C++, ensuring optimal performance.
· Develop user interfaces using HTML, TypeScript, and JavaScript.
· Work with Linux-based systems, configuring and optimising for performance.

What We’re Looking For:
· 3+ years of software development experience, preferably in C/C++.
· Experience leading or mentoring software teams.
· Strong understanding of software design principles and real-world system development.
· Familiarity with Linux systems and configuration.
· Experience with network security, signal processing, or data-intensive applications is highly desirable.

Must be eligible for Security Clearance (SC) and Developed Vetting (DV), including UK residency for the last 10 years.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Full details available. Get in touch at Masuma@platform-recruitment. com

About the Company

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