C Developer

Salary: £65,000 - 65,000 per year

Requirements

• We require experience in software development in C++ including modern standards, third-party/open source software such as boost, performance-focused coding, and concurrency techniques.
• We require detailed knowledge of Linux development, including build systems, tools, compilers, kernel, and drivers.
• We require knowledge of computer networking and deep packet inspection, particularly TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, DHCP, and tunnelling protocols such as GTP, MPLS, and L2TP.
• We require familiarity with complementary languages and technologies such as Ruby, Python, Puppet, and Bash.
• We require experience working in an Agile scrum team and with supporting tooling such as Jira.
• We require experience remotely diagnosing and troubleshooting systems in support.
• We require a willingness to work onsite in Manchester.
• We require eligibility to meet security and export control restrictions, including achieving Baseline Personnel Security Standard and, where applicable, higher levels of National Security Vetting.

Responsibilities

• We work with international customers to enhance and maintain cutting-edge national security products.
• We build exciting new capabilities for our products and systems.
• We contribute to fast-paced, challenging engineering work with tangible real-world impact.
• We collaborate in high-performing agile teams and take responsibility for our contributions.
• We stay open to new approaches, technologies, and ideas, and we are willing to cross-train into new technologies.
• We travel internationally a few times a year to access deployed systems, meet end users, and support in-country staff.

Technologies

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

More

We are BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, a global organisation of 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts working across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data so governments, nation states, armed forces, and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. This C++ Developer role is based in Manchester with onsite working. We offer a purpose-driven career, lifelong learning, meaningful work, tailored rewards, support for financial and personal wellbeing, and a balanced lifestyle. We are committed to an inclusive, supportive culture where everyone can belong and thrive, and we welcome applications from all candidates, with reasonable adjustments available during the recruitment process.

last updated 30 week of 2026