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# Senior Software Engineer (C++)

- **Company:** ENTERPRISE RECRUITMENT
- **Location:** Hemel Hempstead, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £55,000.0 - £70,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, C++ (Programming Language), Design of User Interfaces, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Windows PowerShell, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Scripting
- **Published:** October 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5940374076

## About the Role

* Strong commercial experience with C++ on Windows
 * Experience with Visual Studio
 * Experience delivering software across the full development lifecycle
 * Good understanding of software design, testing and verification
 * Confident written and verbal communication skills
 * GUI/UX or HCI experience is desirable
 * Experience with scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell is desirable
 * Background in regulated, defence, or safety-critical environments is desirable, We are a well-established UK engineering business that designs and delivers complex, real-world software systems used in safety-critical environments. This is a senior-level role for an experienced C++ engineer who values engineering rigour over quick fixes. The position is based in North London with a hybrid working pattern of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote. The salary is £55-70k.

## Description

* Design, develop, test, and maintain software that supports advanced engineering products
 * Own work from early design through delivery and verification
 * Work across the full development lifecycle
 * Collaborate closely with other engineers, stakeholders, and external partners
 * Support and mentor more junior members of our team

Technologies:

 * Support
 * PowerShell
 * Python
 * Visual Studio
 * Windows
 * UX UI Design
 * C++