Senior C Developer

Salary: £90,000 - 90,000 per year

Requirements

• We need a strong background in software development in C++, including modern standards, third-party/open source software such as Boost, performance-oriented coding, and concurrency techniques.
• We need detailed knowledge of Linux development, including build systems, tools, compilers, kernel, and drivers.
• We need knowledge of computer networking and deep packet inspection, particularly TCP/IP, as well as HTTP, DNS, DHCP, and tunnelling protocols such as GTP, MPLS, and L2TP.
• We need experience with complementary languages and technologies such as Ruby, Python, Puppet, and Bash.
• We need experience working in an Agile Scrum team and using supporting tools such as Jira.
• We need experience remotely diagnosing and troubleshooting systems in support.
• We need experience leading a small team of developers.
• We need experience interfacing with clients.

Responsibilities

• We work with international customers to enhance and maintain cutting-edge national security products.
• We build exciting new capabilities for our products.
• We work in a fast-paced, challenging environment and contribute to tangible outcomes.
• We are exposed to new approaches, new technology, and new ideas, and we are expected to be willing to step out of our comfort zone.

Technologies

• Bash
• Exposed
• HTTP
• Support
• JIRA
• Linux
• MPLS
• Puppet
• Python
• Ruby
• Security
• TCP/IP
• AI
• C++
• Network

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We are BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts working collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data so that governments, nation states, armed forces, and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. This Senior C++ Developer role is based in Manchester with onsite working. We offer a career with purpose, lifelong learning, meaningful work, tailored rewards, and support for financial and personal wellbeing, alongside a balanced lifestyle. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported, and we encourage applications from all candidates.

last updated 30 week of 2026