Senior Software Engineer (Java / C++ / Linux / Android) in Manchester

Make The Connection. Vix Technology is a global leader in providing innovative solutions for public transit, believing that accessibility should be a standard. With over 35 years of experience and systems deployed in more than 200 cities worldwide, we take a modular approach to integrate various partners and technologies, creating best-in-class solutions. Our dynamic team consists of over 450 dedicated professionals across 12 offices globally, spanning APAC, Europe, and North America. We pride ourselves on fostering a flexible and collaborative work environment that empowers our employees to connect and excel. If you are passionate about making a difference in public transportation and thrive in a team-focused atmosphere, we invite you to apply and contribute to our vision of a more connected world.

Vix Technology is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and support the CAST Front Office application, deployed on embedded Linux and Android devices within customer environments. This role combines hands-on development with technical leadership, production support, and mentoring responsibilities.

• Design, develop, test, and maintain secure, scalable, and reusable software solutions for embedded Linux and Android environments.
• Provide technical leadership in architectural design decisions and collaborate with the Team Lead and Principal Engineer on technical direction and delivery planning.
• Lead and actively participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Drive high standards of code quality through peer reviews, best practices, and automated testing strategies.
• Mentor and support junior engineers through coaching, knowledge sharing, and technical guidance.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve production incidents in a timely manner to ensure system stability and customer satisfaction.
• Integrate software with first and third-party hardware in real-time, device-based environments.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both engineering and non-technical stakeholders.

• Minimum 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong experience developing C++ and Java applications running on embedded Linux systems and Android applications deployed to dedicated hardware devices.
• Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, including automated build, test, and deployment workflows.
• Experience integrating software with hardware devices and peripherals.
• Solid understanding of relational and non-relational databases (e.g., Amazon Aurora, Oracle, PostgreSQL).
• Strong focus on automated testing (unit, integration, UI) using frameworks such as JUnit, Jest, Selenium, Cucumber Studio, and Allure.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience).

• Experience in automated fare collection systems, including interaction with contactless EMV bank cards, ITSO, and other closed-loop ticketing schemes.
• Knowledge of real-time passenger information (RTPI) infrastructure, including on-vehicle hardware and display systems.
• Familiarity with the Atlassian suite, including Jira and Confluence.

• Strong critical thinking and proactive problem solving skills.
• Clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal.
• Composed and resilient under pressure.
• Supportive team player with mentoring capability.
• Committed to continuous learning and professional growth.
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and reliability.
• Organised with effective time management skills.

Besides the opportunity to work for a global company that is customer and people focused, we offer:

• A focus on learning and development.
• A great team of like-minded professionals.
• Private Healthcare.
• Income Protection Scheme.
• Pension.
• Group Life Assurance.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Electric Car Benefit Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Eyecare and Optometry Vouchers.

Sounds good? Then apply now. Get on board today! Add your resume and anything else to showcase why you would be a great addition to our team.

We regret that this position is only available for UK citizens/Residents with indefinite leave to remain in the UK, with current full time work rights for the United Kingdom, currently residing in the UK. No recruitment agencies, please! We won’t accept any introductions.

Vix Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and want to build a workforce as diverse as the community we serve. We aim to have a work environment where everyone feels included and everyone can realise their full potential.