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# Software Engineer.

- **Company:** Copello Global
- **Location:** Portsmouth, UK
- **Salary:** £50,000.0 - £70,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Client Server Models, Databases, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Java GUIs, PostgreSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Software Maintenance, Qt Modeling Language (QML), Qt (Software), Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Standard Template Library (STL), Front End Software Development
- **Published:** August 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://copello.co.uk/jobs/3856-software-engineer/

## About the Role

* Strong C++ development experience
 * Object-oriented programming and software design experience
 * Knowledge of data structures, algorithms and design patterns
 * Experience with debugging and fault finding
 * Understanding of networking and data serialisation
 * Database and front-end development experience
 * Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Experience with Qt, QML, DDS, PostgreSQL, STL, XML or sensor integration would be highly beneficial.

## Description

We're looking for a Software Engineer to join a growing engineering team, designing and developing software for advanced systems used across maritime and defence systems. You'll be involved throughout the full software development lifecycle, from requirements and design through to development, integration and testing.

What you'll be doing:

 * Developing and maintaining software solutions using C++
 * Designing back-end systems, communication layers and client-server applications
 * Developing front-end GUIs
 * Integrating software with external systems and sensors
 * Unit and simulation-based testing
 * Working within an Agile/SCRUM environment


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