C++ / C# Software Developer (Permanent) in Northampton

C++ / C# Software Developer Permanent • Full-time • Near Northampton, UK • £45,000–£60,000 DOE PLEASE NOTE: YOU WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE A PERMANENT RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK AND LIVE/PLAN TO LIVE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF NORTHAMPTON Are you a skilled C++ or C# developer who wants to write software that genuinely matters? Our client builds cutting-edge security and intelligence systems used by law enforcement agencies, government bodies, and national security operations across the globe. This is a rare opportunity to work on technically challenging, high-impact software – all designed and manufactured in the UK. This is deliberately a broad list of skills that are useful to our client across a range of projects. If you’re a strong C++/C# developer with some of these capabilities and a genuine interest in this field, we want to hear from you – applications from developers at all levels of experience are welcome. Full-stack development – building high-performance, scalable solutions across frontend and backend technologies Real-time programming – writing software to process and handle live incoming data streams Contributing across all phases of the software development lifecycle Working closely with the software team lead and QA Engineer 5+ years of hands-on C++ and/or C# development experience ~ Solid experience with SQL, JSON, FTP and WPF ~ Proven real-time programming skills – processing live, streaming data ~ A sound understanding of networking protocols and the OSI model ~ Bonus points if you have Experience with SS7, DIAMETER, VoLTE, SCTP or streamed video Unreal Engine development (C++ backend) CUDA and AI development GStreamer, FFmpeg, WebRTC and hardware-accelerated video pipelines MSSQL and large databases, HTML, Fluent 2 Knowledge of cellular telecoms networks Software defined radio – Python, Matlab, DSP, IQ processing Experience working in an Agile team Salary of £45,000–£60,000 depending on experience and skillset ~33 days’ annual leave including Bank Holidays, rising to 38 days after 5 years ~ Primarily office-based near Northampton, with one day per week working from home available after a settling-in period ~ Travel insurance covering leisure trips for you, your partner and children ~4% employer pension contribution, matched ~ Share scheme recognising employees who consistently go above and beyond ~ Free on-site parking ~ Real opportunities for progression, skill development and international travel With over two decades of experience, our client is a trusted partner to government agencies and law enforcement worldwide. They develop innovative, award-winning security and intelligence solutions spanning lawful interception, border security, counter-terrorism and technical surveillance countermeasures – all designed and built in the UK. If you have the right qualifications and experience, hold the permanent right to work in the UK, and live within a commutable distance of Northampton, we’d love to hear from you.