Job Description

About the role

Support the development, testing, integration, and maintenance of a customised C++ middleware solution and its associated software interfaces. The role provides hands-on implementation capability within a supervised engineering environment, with opportunities to develop expertise in C++, system integration, communications protocols, testing, and software configuration management.

Responsibilities

. Develop and maintain C++ software modules under the guidance of the Senior Software Engineer / Technical Lead.

. Implement middleware functions, software adapters, protocol handlers, message parsers, data-conversion logic, configuration functions, and diagnostic features.

. Support the integration of software interfaces between the middleware solution and customer, third-party, or internal systems.

. Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented C++ code in accordance with project coding standards and software-development processes.

. Develop unit tests and support integration, system, and acceptance testing activities.

. Investigate software defects, analyse logs and diagnostic data, reproduce reported issues, and support corrective actions.

. Prepare and maintain technical artefacts such as source-code documentation, test records, configuration files, software release notes, and installation instructions.

. Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback from the Senior Software Engineer and project team.

. Use Git and approved configuration-management processes to manage source code, branches, baselines, and software releases.

. Support build, deployment, and test-environment setup activities, including Linux-based development and integration environments.

. Assist with customer demonstrations, factory acceptance testing, site integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting when required.

. Participate in technical discussions with system engineers and other disciplines to understand interface requirements, expected data flows, and integration constraints.

. Maintain awareness of software quality, cybersecurity, and configuration-control requirements relevant to the project.

Requirements

. Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline.

. 2 to 3 years of relevant software-development experience.

. Good foundation in C++ programming, including object-oriented design, memory management, debugging, and standard data structures.

. Basic understanding of software-development lifecycle practices, including requirements, implementation, testing, defect tracking, and version control.

. Familiarity with Git or another source-control system.

. Familiarity with Linux or willingness to develop competence in a Linux-based software-development environment.

. Ability to read technical specifications, follow structured development tasks, and document work clearly.

. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.

. Good teamwork and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

. Experience in C++, Linux, embedded systems, networking, middleware, or systems integration.

. Familiarity with TCP/IP networking, sockets, REST APIs, serial communications, or basic client-server architectures.

. Exposure to JSON, XML, YAML, CSV, or other structured data formats.

. Exposure to CMake, Makefiles, automated tests, CI/CD, Docker, or scripting using Python or Bash.

. Familiarity with unit-test frameworks for C++.

. Interest in communications systems, industrial automation, maritime systems, defence systems, IoT, robotics, or real-time software environments.