Senior Software Engineer (C++ / Qt)

C++ / Qt Software Engineer Role Overview The overall responsibility of the C++ / Qt Software Engineer is to design, develop and maintain software applications, working as part of the Global R&D organisation on products targeted towards the Onshore, Offshore and Transportation markets. Key Responsibilities * Design, implement and maintain features across the control system platform in C++ on Linux, balancing functionality, performance, reliability and long-term maintainability. * Develop and evolve the operator-facing GUI (Qt) and contribute to the wider client/server architecture, audio routing and system integration layers. * Work within a safety-conscious development lifecycle producing the design, traceability and verification evidence that goes with it. * Take part in design and code reviews, uphold coding standards and help mentor and develop less experienced Engineers. * Integrate the control system with the wider ecosystem of the organisation - audio routing, SIP/RTP voice path and multicast audio distribution over IP network technology * Diagnose and resolve complex defects across the software, network and integration boundaries, including on live and customer-acceptance environments. * Engage with Project, Product, QA and customer stakeholders to deliver against milestones and acceptance criteria. Skills and Experience Required Essential: * Strong, demonstrable experience in C++ (C++14 / C++17 or later) with solid object-oriented design skills. * Proven experience developing and testing GUIs and applications using the Qt5 framework in an IDE (VSCode or QtCreator). * A sound grasp of software architecture, concurrency and writing testable, reliable code. * Good working knowledge of Linux as a development and target platform. * Experience with Git for version control in a collaborative team environment. * Familiarity with XML for configuration and data interchange. * Experience working in an Agile / Scrum environment. * Comfortable with Bash scripting for development and build tasks. * Familiarity with collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Teams and Slack. * Strong problem-solving skills across software, networking and system integration. * Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both engineering and non-engineering stakeholders. Desirable: * Experience with Ubuntu / Debian Linux systems. * Familiarity with GitLab, including CI/CD pipelines. * Knowledge of VoIP / telephony technologies: Asterisk, SIP, PCM. * Experience with network analysis tools such as Wireshark. * Knowledge of PostgreSQL or other relational databases. * Experience with containerisation and virtualisation: Docker, VirtualBox. * Python scripting ability. * Familiarity with test-driven development (TDD) practices. * Knowledge of XMPP or ONVIF protocols. * Web development experience (e.g. React, Rust, Go). Personal Attributes * Takes ownership and follows problems through to a robust resolution. * Collaborative and willing to share knowledge and raise the standard of those around them