C/C++ Software Developer

Mid Waysupply; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent software company located in Sheffield is seeking an experienced C/C++ Software Developer to design, develop, and maintain high-performance software systems. You will focus on complex, data-intensive applications and real-time processing. Successful candidates should possess a degree in Computer Science, strong skills in C and C++, and experience with CI tools. Join a collaborative team dedicated to optimising software in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong commercial experience in C and C++.
• Experience developing high-performance or real-time systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance software using C++ and C.
• Work with complex data structures, file formats, and binary protocols.
• Build cross-platform solutions for Linux, Windows, and Unix-based systems.

Skills

C++ development

Debugging skills

Collaborative development

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Docker

SQL/NoSQL databases

Job description

Job Title: C/C++ Software Developer

Location: Sheffield

Salary: Up to £50k (depending on experience)

We’re seeking an experienced C/C++ Software Developer to design, develop, and maintain high-performance software systems. The role focuses on C++ development for complex, data-intensive applications, including real-time processing, and cross-platform solutions. You will contribute to system design, implementation, testing, and ongoing optimisation in a collaborative engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance software using C++ and C
• Work with complex data structures, file formats, and binary protocols
• Maintain and modernise C++ codebases, improving performance, clarity, and maintainability
• Build cross-platform solutions for Linux, Windows, and Unix-based systems
• Develop real-time and high-throughput data acquisition and processing systems
• Diagnose and resolve complex software defects using systematic debugging techniques
• Write and maintain comprehensive automated tests (unit, integration, system)
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical standards
• Work with CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliable, production-ready software delivery

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Strong commercial experience in C and C++
• Experience developing high-performance or real-time systems
• Strong debugging skills
• Proficiency with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows
• Experience writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
• Experience with CI tools such as Jenkins and containerised environments (Docker)
• Experience with databases (SQL, NoSQL)

Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this opportunity.

If interested, please send over an updated CV.