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Cowes, Isle of Wight (Office-based, 5 days per week)
Approx £47,000 + bonus + healthcare + pension + 25 days holiday
Permanent | 37 hours per week

Are you an experienced C++ Software Developer with a passion for building complex, high-quality Windows applications? If you thrive on innovation, technical challenge and collaboration - this may be the perfect next step for you.

You'll join an established development team where you'll take ownership of software design, implementation and delivery within a global technology environment. You'll contribute to meaningful, high-impact solutions that help customers operate more efficiently, safely and sustainably.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop and implement complex software components in C++ to deliver reliable, high-performing applications
Collaborate with project managers, QA and cross-functional teams to design scalable solutions
Develop and execute automated unit tests, ensuring adherence to quality standards
Diagnose software issues, providing technical expertise to support and development colleagues
Contribute to architectural decision-making, providing estimates and leadership for new proposals
Mentor and guide other developers within the team to share best practice and foster professional growthKey Skills & Experience

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Computer Science, IT, or related field
3+ years' experience developing complex software solutions in C++
Strong knowledge of software design, implementation, testing and release processes
Experience creating software functional and design specifications
Excellent communication skills, a team-oriented mindset and strong problem-solving ability
Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft OfficeDesirable (but not essential): familiar with Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, GitHub, .NET framework, SQL databases, JSON, OData, cloud technologies and modern C++ (C++17 or later).

What's on Offer

Salary around £47,000 (depending on experience)
25 days' holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
Pension (5% employer contribution) and bonus schemes (up to 5% combined)
Healthcare plan, death-in-service cover (13x basic salary)
Opportunities for professional development and international collaboration
Work within a global, innovation-led environment with advanced technologiesIf you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: C++ Developer, C++ Software Engineer, Software Design Engineer, Systems Developer, Windows Developer, C++ Applications Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer, Senior Developer, Software Architect.

Apply now to take your C++ expertise to the next level in a forward-thinking technology environment. We are open to candidates willing to relocate.

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

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