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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer (C/C++) - **Company:** Calnex Solutions - **Location:** Stevenage, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, C++ (Programming Language), Linux, Github, Python (Programming Language), Network Programming, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, System Software, Multithreading, Real Time Systems, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Terraform, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840613238-senior-software-engineer-cc ## About the Role * Educated to Degree level in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent * At least 5 years' experience in software development * At least 2 years' experience developing in a Linux environment, using the GNU suite (gcc, gdb) * At least 2 years' experience mentoring and supporting other software development engineers * Strong C++ programming experience and Object-oriented techniques * Strong logical and analytical skills * Network programming experience * Multithreaded programming experience * Python programming experience * Ability to innovate and think "outside the box" * Able to decompose complex problems into smaller, more manageable units and estimate the timescales involved * Demonstrated ability to plan and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Practical experience designing automated CI/CD pipelines utilizing Jenkins and GitHub Actions * DPDK programming experience * High-performance / real-time systems programming experience * Proficiency in Docker and container orchestration workflows * Familiar with Terraform and AWS cloud services ## Description Our developers work in multi-discipline and dynamic product development teams that work closely with marketing and sales, turning market and customer requirements into innovative, impactful products., Our R&D team is growing to support our expanding product portfolio. As part of this growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a C/C++ Senior Software Engineer to work on our NE-ONE network emulation product family. This is an ideal opportunity for someone wishing to utilize their experience in highly performant software development. The successful candidate will enjoy working with a small team on the leading edge and be able to innovate and deliver in a fast paced and busy environment., * Designing, implementing, and maintaining complex back end solutions to deliver new products and features with full end to end ownership. * Working closely with product owners to understand and refine high level system requirements into deliverables. * Contributing to the architecture, implementation and evolution of system software to keep it performant, scalable, flexible and maintainable as requirements evolve * Estimating timescales based on an outline of the implementation and then developing and delivering quality software to those timescales * Supporting quality-oriented activities necessary to deliver a product that will delight our customers ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)