Codan Limited
Senior Software Developer (C++)
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Senior Software Developer (C++)
DTC – Senior Software Engineer (Applications Team)
About Us
DTC | A Codan Company is a technology company based in Whiteley, Hampshire. We specialise in the research and development of wireless and critical RF communication systems.
Our Engineers work at the edge of what is scientifically possible, developing secure, high-reliability systems used in real-world, mission-critical environments. Our technology is deployed nationwide by UK law enforcement and internationally across military, defence, and government markets, enabling secure video, data, and communications across complex networked environments.
About the Role
At DTC, our Software Engineers enjoy a varied role with a steady stream of challenging projects to work on.
As a Senior Software Engineer within our Applications Team, you will lead the design, development, and maintenance of complex desktop and mobile applications that underpin our product portfolio across multiple sectors.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Working across the full product lifecycle, shaping requirements and defining scalable architectures.
- Delivering secure, high-integrity software used in operational environments.
- Balancing enhancement projects for established, nationally deployed platforms with the development of new products and capabilities, particularly within emerging military applications.
- Developing in modern C++ across multiple platforms.
- Collaborating closely with embedded, hardware, and RF engineers.
- Contributing to a culture of technical excellence through code reviews, mentoring, and continuous improvement.
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This is an engineering-led, hands-on role, based on-site in Whiteley. While informal flexibility is available, regular on-site presence is essential, working within the Applications Team and closely with the Embedded and Hardware Team.
Requirements
- Strong proficiency in modern C++
- Experience developing secure, high-integrity application software
- Multi-platform experience (desktop and mobile environments preferred)
- Experience with:
- IP networking
- Secure communications
- Database technologies
- Complex, hardware-integrated systems
- Bonus Points:
- Qt programming skills (not essential but useful)
- Knowledge of MongoDB (not essential but useful)
- Preferable experience in:
- Defence, military, video, or networked communication environments
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Benefits
- Work on secure systems with national deployment, where your efforts have direct operational impact.
- Shape the next generation of applications within a growing portfolio.
- Enjoy a collaborative environment of highly skilled colleagues, fostering continuous improvement.
- Opportunities to contribute to groundbreaking technology used in real-world scenarios.
Note: Successful applicants will need to be ready to obtain UK Security Clearance.
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