Principal Software Engineer (C++)

Milton Hill
3 weeks ago
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Principal Software Engineer | C++ | Python | Linux

Oxfordshire | Hybrid

£65,000pa plus benefits:

Do you enjoy technically leading and mentoring a team of Software Engineers utilising C++ & Python on Linux, passing on your knowledge and experience to help nurture and develop future Engineers?  

If so, this Principal Software Engineer role will be perfect for you. Our client has seen rapid growth over the last few years, and to help develop their talented team of Software Engineers, they now seek a Principal Software Engineer who can technically lead, mentor and develop during an exciting period of innovation.

On a day-to-day basis you will develop and support software applications and drivers for a range of products. You will be technically responsible for ensuring projects meet internal and external customer requirements and completing concept designs through to production.
  
The successful Principal Software Engineer will need the following qualification, experience and skills:

A degree in a Software Engineering, Mathematics or Science/Materials subject
Experience in ARM based software developments using C / C++
Experience with network and other communications buses.
Experience with tools such as CMake, GIT (or other source code control system), a bug or issue tracking system, and debuggers
Experience of developing complex software applications
Experience developing control systems
Python
Distributed systems
Database interaction / SQL queries
Cloud infrastructure (e.g. Azure / AWS) Our client is offering a hybrid working arrangement with 3 days in their offices and 2 days from home. There is flexible start and finish times so you can plan your day around your preferred hours.
  
For more information on the client, products, career development, benefits etc, please send MARS a copy of your CV or drop Lee Cherrill a linkedin connection request or contact him through the MARS Recruitment website.
  
MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven’t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time.  
  
MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles)

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