Lead Software Engineer C++ Media Broadcasting

Lead Software Engineer C++ Media Broadcasting

Are you an experienced C++ Software Engineer with a strong knowledge of broadcasting systems?

You could be progressing your career in a hands‑on, technical leadership role at a market‑leading media software house. The flagship product is a pseudo‑real‑time multi‑threaded iTV broadcasting application that enables television broadcasters worldwide to automate playout, handle acquisition, allow low and high resolution editing and manage assets.

As a Lead Software Engineer you will design and implement new features and improvements on the core automation playout/scheduling software, working across the full software development lifecycle. As a senior member of the team you'll mentor others and act as a champion for development techniques, promoting the use of reviews, latest technologies, tools and techniques whilst working with a modern technology stack including C++17 / C++20.

Location / WFH: Remote first policy – you can work from home from anywhere in the UK.

About you:

• Strong knowledge of media broadcasting technology
• Strong C++ development skills, working with C++ 11 / C++ 17, moving to C++20
• Hands‑on technical leadership, happy to develop and mentor others and provide project leadership
• Good knowledge of SQL
• QT experience
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Understanding of software engineering best practices and CS fundamentals such as OOP, data structures, design patterns
• Collaborative with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What's in it for you:

• Salary up to £95k
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Perks such as cycle‑to‑work scheme

Apply now to find out more about this Lead Software Engineer / Developer (C++ QT Media Broadcasting Software) opportunity.

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