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# Software Engineer - C++/Rust

- **Company:** PA Consulting
- **Location:** Melbourn, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Engineering, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Pair Programming, Real-Time Operating Systems, Test-Driven Development (TDD), SC Clearance, Bare Metal, C++14
- **Published:** August 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/PAConsulting/744000121403047-software-engineer-c-rust

## About the Role

You should be qualified in a relevant subject area through either degree education or experience with approximately 2 to 5 years in working as a software engineer.

You must be eligible for UK Security Clearance

Key experience should include some of the following:

 * Experience with Modern C++ and the STL, or Rust
 * Experience with Python
 * Bare metal and/or Linux and real time OS experience
 * Cloud development experience
 * Knowledge or experience of network security

Qualifications

Skills/Personal Qualities:

 * A desire to push for continuous improvement and deliver quality software
 * An enthusiasm for working collaboratively as part of a team including pair programming using test-driven development
 * Excellent communication skills



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