Senior C++ Programmer

Overview

An opportunity for a skilled Mid/Senior C++ Software Engineer to join a small, highly technical development team building high‑performance applications for complex real‑time systems. The role involves developing advanced navigation, surveillance, sensor‑integration and UI components used in demanding operational environments.

You’ll work in an agile SCRUM team, using modern C++ and industry‑standard tools to deliver robust, efficient and scalable software. This role suits someone who enjoys solving deep technical problems, working with diverse technologies, and contributing to mission‑critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture and analyse technical requirements, including estimating delivery milestones

• Design, implement and maintain software across multiple application types:

  • Back‑end database management

  • Communication infrastructure

  • Client‑server systems

• Develop front‑end graphical user interfaces

• Create, document and execute software tests, including unit tests and simulation tools

• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools and processes

• Produce progress‑tracking information for stakeholders

• Collaborate effectively within an agile SCRUM team

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong C++ development skills with object‑oriented design

• Excellent debugging and fault‑isolation abilities

• Understanding of configuration management tools (e.g., Subversion)

• Solid knowledge of data structures and algorithms

• Experience with front‑end UI development

• Understanding of network programming and data serialisation

• Experience with database design, coding and administration

• Familiarity with component‑based architectures (e.g., SOA, plugin‑based UI)

• Ability to integrate with third‑party sensors or applications (e.g., radar, cameras)

Desired Technologies

Experience with any of the following is highly beneficial:

C++, Qt Framework, ACE, POCO, STL, XML

Network programming (UDP/TCP)

PostgreSQL

GStreamer

MS Visual Studio for C++ development

Cross‑platform build tools (MPC, CMake)

Windows and Linux development

Publish‑subscribe middleware (e.g., DDS)

Desired Domain Knowledge

Candidates with experience in any of the following areas will stand out:

Command‑and‑control (C2) systems

Radar integration, display and tracking

Electronic chart systems and chart‑engine integration

Video display and camera‑control systems

AIS transponder integration

Shipborne sensor integration (GPS, Gyro, Speed Log) using NMEA protocols