Job Description

Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation.  We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe.

We are seeking a highly experienced Software Engineer with a strong background in modern C++ development for real-time, distributed systems deployed on Linux-based platforms. The role involves delivering high-integrity, maintainable, and robust software within a complex systems environment, with a focus on containerised deployments, distributed architectures, and strict quality processes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong ownership, disciplined reporting, and the ability to operate effectively in an Agile delivery environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain high-quality C++ software for real-time, distributed systems.
• Develop, debug, and deploy software on Linux targets while ensuring performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Contribute to the design of distributed software architectures and runtime deployment strategies.
• Implement clean, standards-compliant code aligned with MISRA, JSF++, and static analysis requirements.
• Support build, test, and release activities through CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or Git runners.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (Scrum/Kanban) and maintain excellent communication and reporting discipline.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to model-driven engineering workflows.
• Manage quality, schedule, and cost for assigned work packages, ensuring on-time and compliant delivery.

Qualifications

• A BEng/BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent in computing or a computing-related subject, or an alternative qualification with relevant experience.

Essential skills

• Expert-level proficiency in modern C++ (C++11/14/17 or later).

• Strong experience working with Linux-based targets for development, debugging, and deployment.

• Solid understanding of distributed system architectures

• Proficiency in Bash and/or Python scripting and Linux tooling.

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git Runners).

• Skilled in containerisation and orchestration tools: Docker, Podman, Kubernetes

• Good understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP) and security patching.

• Experience with configuration and artifact management tools (Bitbucket, Artifactory).

• Strong grounding in static analysis and high-integrity coding practices

Desired skills

• Exposure to model-driven engineering and autogenerated code pipelines.

• Experience with UML modelling tools (IBM Rhapsody preferred).

• Familiarity with unit testing frameworks and automated test strategies.

• Experience working in structured Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban).

Experience

• Professional experience in software engineering or embedded/software development roles.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges 
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects  
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses 
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
  • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
  • Communicating and promoting vacancies
  • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
  • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
  • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive