Senior Software Engineer – C, C++

Magentus

Senior Software Engineer developing and maintaining software solutions at Magentus. Innovating in product enhancements and mentoring junior colleagues while collaborating across international teams.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeManchester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £70,000 - £80,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Linux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop solutions with product developers and business units; continuously raising the bar in software and applications design
Analyse user needs and work with colleagues to ensure the quality and performance of the system
Innovate in the design of new software, product enhancements and system architecture
Collaborate internally and externally on cross-functional projects using your technical talent to make things happen
Seeking out better ways to do things and bringing your ideas to the table
Continuous process improvement of software development and release practices and procedures
Operating at a Senior level, responsible for mentoring and knowledge sharing
Provide technical leadership by mentoring, coaching, and sharing knowledge with colleagues

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent experience
Experience using C++, C, Linux
Previous experience within line management, coaching or mentoring is highly desirable
Real time application and UI/UX development experience
Experience in developing software for the regulated industries
Ability to work under pressure in a complex and competitive business environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
The ability to meet tight deadlines, balancing competing priorities and responding to client needs
Demonstrated capacity to contribute effectively as part of a team, and to work autonomously

Benefits

Comp & perks

£250 annual home‑working allowance
25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with service
Holiday purchase scheme
Your birthday off
Option to swap a public holiday for a religious holiday
Pawrental Leave
Up to two paid volunteering days per year
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
Income Protection & 4x Death in Service
Private healthcare with BUPA (discounted family cover available)
Mental health & wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme
Free flu jabs + paid time off to give blood
Enhanced sick pay

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Hard Skills & Tools

C++CLinuxreal time application developmentUI/UX developmentsoftware developmentsystem architecturesoftware performance analysisprocess improvementtechnical leadership

Soft Skills

mentoringcoachingknowledge sharingcommunicationteam collaborationautonomypressure managementdeadline managementprioritizationinnovation

Certifications

bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciencebachelor’s degree in Information Technology