Principal Software Engineer
Cathcart Technology
Glasgow, GB
Global Technology company that specialise in ensuring Software Security are looking for a Principal Software Engineer (C++) to join their Glasgow base. You'll have the opportunity to wok on a series of world-class products and gain experience with some really interesting development led security practices. Their software ensures security with data, communications, payments and protects content. The company have been operating successfully in Glasgow for over 20 years now, and they are well respected in the tech community. They have a global client base and build trusted securities software for billions of connected devices. It's an exciting time to join them as they have spent the last year refactoring their products to their best standard yet. They've also placed a focus on increasing their Global presence and plan to break into new several new markets. The ideal candidate will have several years of programming experience with C++ (bonus points if you have exposure with C or Objective-C). This role will mainly involve working on the company's core products, they currently have 3 that are used world-wide and very highly rated (in fact many of us use them daily and we don't even know it!). The project work is genuinely interesting and they have host of greenfield projects kicking off this year. As security is their bread and butter, they're ideally looking for someone from that background or to have strong knowledge/a passion for security. You'll ideally have experience with most of the following; Strong knowledge of C/C++ Deep understanding of Design processes and Architectural patterns Low-level programming Knowledge of mobile development The following is highly desirable; Software Security experience (Cybersecurity certifications would really help set you apart here) Experience in mentoring Junior members of the team Their office is based in Glasgow city centre , walking distance from both Central Station and Queen Street - like most they work on a hybrid basis , with a couple of days on site per week (however they do have some flex on this). They've got great staff retention - a testament to the good working environment and interesting technical work - in addition to this they offer a very comprehensive package of benefits including; Bonus, Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Income Protection and Contributory Pension - this is all on top off a competitive salary (£70k to £80k). If you're interested in this role, or generally looking for a new opportunity the Central Belt, please apply and/or call Doug at Cathcart Technology.