Senior C++ Developer

Senior C++ Developer

Manchester

SC Eligible (5 Years UK Residency)

Permanent – Up to £75,000 (On-Site)

Looking for a role where your work actually matters? Join a leading UK tech and security innovator working on projects that genuinely make a national impact. You’ll be part of a trusted engineering environment known for high standards, smart solutions, and a culture that supports growth, collaboration, and ownership.

What you’ll do as a Senior C++ Developer

• Build and evolve performance critical software using modern C++, with a strong focus on reliability and scalability.
• Develop and debug software on Linux platforms, working across the full build and runtime lifecycle.
• Play a key role in strengthening and extending secure, mission critical platforms
• Work closely with other engineers in agile teams, influencing technical decisions and improving quality through collaboration.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues, including supporting systems deployed in live environments.

About the Candidate

The following experience for a Senior C++ Developer is essential for this role:

• Professional C++ development, including modern standards and performance focused design
• Developing and debugging within Linux environments
• Working on complex, long lived systems where stability and quality matter
• Agile ways of working and collaborative engineering practices
• Diagnosing and resolving issues in production or operational systems

Additional experience with networking concepts, concurrency, or scripting (Python/Bash) is beneficial but not required.

• Must be SC eligible (typically 5+ years UK residency).

What’s in it for you?

• £60,000-£75,000
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Strong pension & optional health benefits
• Long term career development within a high impact, secure environment

To hear more about the Senior C++ Developer role contact Daire McIlhatton at daire.mcilhatton@ansonmccade.com