Junior Software Engineer ( C++ )

Global Technology company that specialise in ensuring Software Security are looking for a Junior Software Engineer (ideally with C++ experience) to join their Glasgow Base. Work on 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 just over 20 years now, and they are well respected in the tech community. They now have a global client base and build trusted securities software for billions of connected devices.

The ideal candidate will have some commercial 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 would provide opportunities to learn some really technical processes. You will gain exposure to processes such as a White hat hacking, reverse engineering and even cryptography - so any previous experience, whether this has been in a commercial environment, within academia, or as a hobby would be a big bonus.

You'll ideally have most of the following;
** Commercial experience with C++ or C
** Knowledge of low-level programming / assembly language
** Relevant Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Maths or something similar.

The following is highly desirable;
** Understanding of compilers and the build toolchain
** Experience with Python, Perl, UNIX or other scripting languages.
** An interest or experience in security / ethical hacking / reverse engineering / cryptology.

Their office is based in Glasgow city centre, walking distance from both Central Station and Queen Street - they operate a hybrid working model so would hope you could make it into the office at least one day each week.

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, Contributory Pension and very flexible working - this is all on top off a very competitive salary (£28k to £40k).

If you're interested in this role, or generally looking for a new opportunity in Glasgow/West Central Scotland, please apply and/or call Douglas at Cathcart Associates.