Lead Software Engineer C++ Media Broadcasting

Lead Software Engineer / Developer (C++ QT) Remote UK to £95k

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.

There’s a remote first policy so you can work from home from anywhere in the UK.

• You have a strong knowledge of media broadcasting technology
• You have strong C++ development skills, they’re using C++ 11 / C++ 17 and moving to C++ 20
• You have experience with hands‑on technical leadership, happy to develop and mentor others and provide project leadership
• You have a good knowledge of SQL
• You have QT experience
• You have strong analytical and problem solving skills
• You have a good understanding of software engineering best practices and Computer Science fundamentals such as OOP, Data Structures, Design Patterns
• You’re collaborative with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

As a Lead Software Engineer / Developer you will earn a competitive package including:

• Salary to £95k
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Perks such as cycle to work scheme and more