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# Senior C++ Programmer

- **Company:** IT Search & Select
- **Location:** Portsmouth, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Profiling, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Memory Management, Performance Tuning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration, Git, Linux Development, C++14
- **Published:** July 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/senior-c-programmer/it-search-select-job107627884

## About the Role

This role suits engineers with deep experience in C++ who want to work on serious, long-lived defence platforms with real operational impact., * 8-10+ years' professional experience developing complex systems in C++.

 * Expert-level understanding of modern C++ (C++11/14/17/20), STL, templates, memory management and performance tuning.
 * Strong background in real-time, embedded or distributed systems.
 * Solid Linux development experience and familiarity with modern tooling (Git, CI/CD, debugging/profiling tools).
 * Experience working within high-assurance or safety-critical environments.
 * Strong analytical mindset and the ability to solve complex engineering problems.
 * Comfortable leading technical discussions and guiding engineering teams.
 * Eligibility to work on defence projects (including the ability to undergo security vetting).

## Description

You'll take technical ownership of major C++ components within distributed, real-time maritime systems. Expect modern C++, high-integrity software development, complex systems integration, and involvement in architectural decision-making. You'll collaborate with systems engineers, hardware specialists and domain experts to deliver software that performs flawlessly in demanding operational environments., * Lead the design, development and optimisation of C++ software for advanced maritime defence systems.

 * Own major components across real-time, embedded and distributed architectures.
 * Drive architectural discussions, design reviews and technical strategy.
 * Mentor mid-level and junior engineers, shaping engineering standards and best practice.
 * Collaborate with systems, hardware and test teams across the full development lifecycle.
 * Support integration, verification and validation across simulation environments and physical platforms.
 * Ensure compliance with secure development practices and defence-sector engineering requirements.
 * Contribute to long-term technical roadmaps for next-generation maritime systems.


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