Senior Software Engineer

Glasgow
2 weeks ago
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Global Technology company that specialise in ensuring Software Security are looking for a couple of skilled Senior Software Engineers (C++) to join their Glasgow base on a hybrid basis. Work on series of world-class products and gain experience with some really interesting development led security practices.

Their software ensures security with data, communications, payments and protects content. The company have been operating successfully in Glasgow for just over 20 years, and they are well respected in the tech community. They have a global client base and build trusted securities software for billions of connected devices.

The ideal candidate will have several years of programming experience with C++ (bonus points if you have exposure with C or Objective-C). This role will mainly involve working on the company's core products, they currently have three that are used world-wide and very highly rated (in fact many of us use them daily and we don't even know it!).

The project work is genuinely interesting and would provide opportunities to learn some really technical processes. You will gain exposure to interesting processes such as a White hat hacking, reverse engineering and even cryptography - so any previous experience, whether this has been in a commercial environment, within academia, or as a hobby would be a big bonus.

You'll ideally have experience with most of the following;

** C / C++

** low-level programming

** Several years of commercial experience within a strong technical environment.

** Relevant Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Maths or something similar.

The following is highly desirable;

** Understanding of compilers and the build toolchain

** Experience with Python, Perl, UNIX or other scripting languages.

** An interest or experience in security, ethical hacking, reverse engineering or cryptography.

Their office is based in Glasgow city centre, walking distance from both Central Station and Queen Street - like most they work on a hybrid basis, with a couple of days on site per week (however they do have some flex on this).

They've got great staff retention - a testament to the good working environment and interesting technical work, in addition to this they offer a comprehensive benefits package including; Bonus, Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Income Protection and Contributory Pension - this is all on top off a competitive salary (£50k to £70k).

If you're interested in this role, or generally looking for a new opportunity the central belt, please apply and/or call Doug at Cathcart Technology

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