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Lead Software Engineer C++ job available in Edinburgh, Scotland

Octagon Group is delighted to be supporting one of the world’s foremost engineering services companies. Operating across 15 countries and employing more than 12,000 personnel they provide product engineering and lifecycle services to a range of high-tech industries including Aerospace & Defence, Transportation (Auto and Rail), Power and Industrial, Oil & Gas and Medical Devices.

Our client has a growing Electronics, Systems and Software engineering capability in the UK supporting customers in the Aerospace & Defence industry. We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer – C++ to support the growth of this team.

As a Lead Software Engineer – C++ initially you will be responsible for creating high quality designs and code for application and middle-ware. Once you have gained sufficient domain experience, you will be responsible for the technical leadership and people management of a small team of software engineers.

Job requirements of the Lead Software Engineer – C++:

Experience in C++ and ideally C# programming

Experience of software project management activities including: software planning, estimation, tracking, and reporting.

Ability to provide technical leadership, guidance and mentoring as necessary.

Experience of developing software for a real-time embedded environment.

Please note: You must be a British Citizen and be able to gain security clearance.

All roles and have both permanent and contract opportunities. Salary and benefits/ hourly rates are very competitive and amongst the best in the industry.

This is a great opportunity for a Lead Software Engineer – C++ to work for a global organisation that can offer great career progression.

To apply for the Lead Software Engineer – C++ position in Edinburgh, Scotland please send your CV to sbernat@octagongroup.co.uk or call Steve Bernat on 01525 306219