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Contract

C# / C++ Software Engineer

Matchtech
Bolton
money-bag £65/hour
Posted: 13 October 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 12 November 2026
Ref: 225720413

Location: Bolton (fully onsite)

Duration: 12 months

Rate: -65ph UMB (Inside IR35)

Role details:
We are looking for a C# / C++ Software Engineer to join our client in Bolton, Greater Manchester. Working within a team of software engineers, the role will focus on developing, integrating and maintaining Windows-based data capture, analysis and training systems that support complex products and their associated subsystems.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop system interface software to capture and analyse performance data
  • Support the setting to work of software on Windows hardware for target testing
  • Architect and implement robust, scalable and maintainable multi-threaded applications
  • Contribute to the design, development, integration and verification of software solutions
  • Lead and support system integration, verification and testing at component and system levels
  • Carry out performance analysis, debugging and optimisation of real-time systems
  • Work closely with subsystem design teams and manufacturing teams
  • Document software architecture, interface definitions and test procedures to support formal testing and handover






Job Requirements:

  • Extensive experience in C++ and C# development within a Windows environment
  • Strong proficiency in C#, including its use for tooling, test interfaces and Windows components
  • Experience developing multi-threaded and concurrent software applications
  • Strong understanding of software design principles, memory management and performance optimisation
  • Experience with version control systems such as Git and CI/CD pipelines
  • Understanding of software requirements and technical documentation processes
  • Ability to contribute to software integration, verification and testing activities
  • A relevant degree or equivalent professional software engineering experience would be advantageous






Desirable Skills:

  • Familiarity with unit testing frameworks, automated test rigs or hardware-in-the-loop testing
  • Experience using GitLab, SonarQube, JIRA and Confluence
  • Experience with IBM DOORS for requirements management and test evidence
  • Previous experience in Defence, Aerospace or another highly regulated engineering environment





If you are an experienced C++ / C# Software Engineer with strong Windows development and concurrent programming skills, our client would welcome your application. Apply now to contribute to innovative software solutions within the Defence and Security sector.

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