At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop scalable software for global telecommunications networks.
- Company: Join a leading global software organisation with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on modern tech and AI-assisted tools.
- Why this job: Make an impact on the future of 5G and 6G technologies.
- Qualifications: Experience in C++, Java or Go, and strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 70000 £ per year.
Ocho is delighted to be exclusively partnering with our client to recruit a Senior Software Engineer into one of the most successful and fastest-growing technology divisions within a global software organisation. This is a rare opportunity to join a team building mission-critical software deployed directly to networks across the globe. The systems you help develop support millions of end users every day, where performance, reliability and engineering excellence are non-negotiable.
The team is actively modernising its platform to support the next generation of 5G and 6G networks while expanding into exciting areas such as fraud detection, network intelligence and machine learning-powered services. While historically this team focused heavily on C++, they are now actively seeking exceptional software engineers from C++, Java or Go backgrounds who can bring strong problem-solving skills and engineering fundamentals to complex technical challenges.
Key Responsibilities- Design, develop and enhance highly scalable software operating within carrier-grade telecommunications environments
- Contribute to both product development and automated testing frameworks
- Build software that operates under high-throughput, low-latency and highly available conditions
- Work within modern microservices and containerised architectures
- Collaborate across engineering teams to improve automation, deployment and operational resilience
- Participate in architecture discussions and technical decision-making
- Utilise AI-assisted engineering tools to improve productivity, quality and delivery
- Support the continued evolution of platforms underpinning future 5G and 6G technologies
- Strong commercial software engineering experience using C++, Java or Go
- Experience developing software within Linux environments
- Solid understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, HTTPS and sockets
- Experience building distributed systems, backend services or performance-sensitive applications
- Comfortable working within CI/CD and modern software delivery environments
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to thrive when working through ambiguity and complex technical challenges
- Experience with containerisation and microservices architectures would be advantageous
- Exposure to telecommunications, networking, low-latency systems or high-performance computing would be beneficial
£55,000 - £70,000. Exceptional candidates above this range will be considered. Flexible hybrid working with approximately 2 days per week in the Belfast office.
Senior Software Engineer (C++, Go, Java) in Belfast employer: Ocho People
Join a leading global software organisation that prioritises innovation and excellence in technology. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to developing mission-critical software for next-generation networks, with a strong emphasis on employee growth and collaboration. Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model in Belfast, where your contributions directly impact millions of users worldwide, all while being supported by a culture that values creativity and technical prowess.
