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# Lead Software Developer

- **Company:** ECM Selection Limited
- **Location:** Surrey, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £70,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Network Security, Information Technology Security Auditing, Software Engineering, Data Processing
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.ecmselection.co.uk/register/27343

## About the Role

You will be working alongside talented software engineers as well as physicists, electronics engineers and hardware engineers. Projects will usually require a mix of talents, so cross-discipline communication is important, as is a willingness to continue learning outside your area of expertise. For example, it wouldn't be unheard of for you to be involved in developing a web-based GUI or even help with some embedded coding.

You will need to demonstrate both industry experience and academic excellence. Requirements include:

 * 1st or 2:1 in a numerate subject from a top (think Russell group) university supported by top marks at A Level
 * Strong commercial experience in C and C++ around data processing or network security
 * Good all-round software development skills and a keen appreciation for clear and efficient software design



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