Senior Software Engineer

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer
 - Senior Software Engineer – C++
Location: Enfield, London
Salary: £60,000–£65,000, depending on experience
Working pattern: Hybrid – three days on-site and two days from home
Job type: Permanent

The Opportunity
An established technology and engineering organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join its specialist Engineering Software Team in Enfield.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of technically challenging software projects, working across the complete development lifecycle—from preliminary requirements and specification through to implementation, testing and verification.

You will develop innovative software for new products and solutions while enhancing existing systems to meet technical and commercial requirements. Alongside hands-on software development, you will provide technical guidance to junior colleagues and collaborate with customers, suppliers and engineering partners.

Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, test and maintain high-quality software using C++.
Take ownership of complete software designs or defined elements of larger engineering projects.
Translate product and technical requirements into reliable software solutions.
Manage software development activities from initial specification through to verification.
Support, maintain and enhance existing software products.
Produce clear technical documentation throughout the development lifecycle.
Diagnose software issues and implement effective, maintainable solutions.
Liaise with customers, suppliers and external collaborators on software-related matters.
Provide technical advice and mentoring to less experienced engineers.
Promote good engineering practices across the software team.
Support wider engineering and project activities when required.About You
To be successful in this role, you should have:

Strong commercial software development experience using C++.
Experience delivering software through the full development lifecycle.
A sound understanding of software design, testing and verification.
Experience using Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 or 2026.
The ability to produce structured, maintainable and well-tested software.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
A degree in software engineering, computer science or another relevant subject.Experience in the following areas would be advantageous:

Graphical user interface development.
User experience or human–computer interaction.
Scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell.
Supporting or mentoring junior software engineers.What’s on Offer?
Salary of £60,000–£65,000, depending on experience.
Hybrid working, with two days per week from home.
Ownership of technically complex software projects.
The opportunity to develop innovative engineering products and solutions.
A senior position combining hands-on development with technical mentoring.
Collaboration with customers, suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Right to Work
Applicants must already have the permanent right to work in the United Kingdom. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

If you are an experienced C++ Software Engineer looking for increased technical ownership and the opportunity to contribute to advanced engineering projects, apply today for further information
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed