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# Software Application Engineer

- **Company:** TXM Recruit Ltd
- **Location:** Colchester, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Linux on Embedded Systems, Design of User Interfaces, Hardware Interface Design, Python (Programming Language), Qt (Software), Software Engineering, Systems Integration
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815189552-software-application-engineer

## About the Role

* Strong commercial experience with C++ and Qt for GUI and application development
 * Proven experience working with embedded systems or hardware-integrated applications
 * Proficient in Python for automation, tooling, or integration tasks
 * Comfortable working with low-level constraints, hardware interfaces, and embedded workflows
 * Analytical, detail-oriented, and an effective communicator within cross-functional teams
 * Experience with cross-platform or resource-constrained environments
 * Familiarity with embedded Linux, device drivers, or hardware/software integration

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## Description

Overview

An established technology company based in Colchester is looking for an experienced Applications Developer to support a range of embedded, GUI-driven software projects.

Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will focus on delivering high-quality application features, user interfaces, and on-screen display tools using C++ and Qt, closely integrated with embedded hardware systems.

This role is assessed as outside IR35, making it suitable for contractors operating via a Personal Service Company (PSC).

Key Responsibilities

 * Develop and enhance GUI and application-level features using C++ and Qt for embedded platforms
 * Build on-screen display tools and front-end components for hardware-integrated applications
 * Collaborate with embedded engineers, product teams, and test teams to refine requirements and deliver robust software
 * Troubleshoot, debug, and optimise code for performance, memory efficiency, and hardware constraints
 * Support the full software lifecycle, from design through to deployment on embedded targets

About You

 * Strong commercial experience with C++ and Qt for GUI and application development
 * Proven experience working with embedded systems or hardware-integrated applications
 * Proficient in Python for automation, tooling, or integration tasks
 * Comfortable working with low-level constraints, hardware interfaces, and embedded workflows
 * Analytical, detail-oriented, and an effective communicator within cross-functional teams
 * Experience with cross-platform or resource-constrained environments
 * Familiarity with embedded Linux, device drivers, or hardware/software integration


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