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# Senior Software Engineer (C++/Perl)

- **Company:** Futureheads Recruitment Ltd
- **Location:** Basingstoke, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £60,000.0 - £73,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Adobe Photoshop, Acceptance Test-Driven Development, Automation of Tests, Behavior-Driven Development, C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Perl (Programming Language), Revision Control Systems, IT Management, Software Systems, Trusted Systems, Technical Debt, Git
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840625150-senior-software-engineer-cperl

## About the Role

* Strong commercial experience using C++ and Perl.
 * Proven ability to write and maintain complex software solutions.
 * Experience working in agile environments.
 * Experience with continuous integration and code reviews.
 * Capability to design, document, and support sophisticated solutions for challenging requirements.
 * Ability to establish new software projects with best practices, build/release processes, and automated testing.
 * Working knowledge of automated testing at unit, integration, and end-to-end levels.
 * Experience leading small teams and mentoring software developers.
 * Strong communication skills, able to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
 * Experience with test-driven or behaviour-driven development (TDD/BDD).
 * Familiarity with Git or similar source control systems.

Nice to Haves

 * Experience with Photoshop SDKs in C++.
 * Ability to motivate and collaborate in a team-oriented environment.
 * Experience working in creative design settings.

## Description

* Lead and mentor a small team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.
 * Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software using appropriate patterns and best practices.
 * Drive incremental delivery of software solutions that focus on user needs and address risk areas proactively.
 * Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to security, technical debt, and code quality.
 * Provide constructive feedback through code reviews and support the professional development of colleagues.
 * Support delivery leads and architecture teams in defining technical tasks and activities for user stories.
 * Take ownership of design software processes and drive continuous improvement.
 * Support IT leadership in implementing secure systems and provide subject matter expertise for strategic planning.


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