Job Description
Job Title: Software Engineer C++ Developer PHP, C, Python, Linux
Location: Old Trafford, Manchester Hybrid role Visit office at least once a week
Salary: £50,000 See below for benefits
Job Type: Permanent
Job Reference: AH10491
Our client is a technology provider to the market research industry and use cutting edge technology to help their clients gain deeper insight into the digital lives of customers.
They are looking for a candidate to join the engineering team to work on projects using PHP, C/C++ and Python for the purpose of online activity monitoring and analysis. These are used to provide their customers with insights into the online behaviour of opted-in market research participants.
Software Engineers in the Server Capture Team develop, improve, and maintain the systems that provide data capture capabilities of online behaviour for market research projects, with the support of the Platform & Services Engineering Manager, the Server Capture technical lead and other colleagues.
The data capture systems are made up of a combination of open source and bespoke software running on the Linux platform. There is heavy use of automation such as Puppet and Terraform to deliver these capabilities.
Our client employs modern development practices in their workflow, using Git alongside CI/CD, unit testing and open-source coding standards. There are lots of opportunities to work in other areas or technologies and expand your knowledge.
Key skills required are:
C/C++
PHP
Linux
Strong networking knowledge including low level protocol knowledge such as HTTP & TCP
The ability to solve problems and find out or source information
Good communication skills
Desirable to have:
Python or other scripting languages
Experience with VPS and Dedicated server hosting companies worldwide
Experience in diagnosing network performance issues
HTTP Proxy systems
Linux networking/kernel tuning
BENEFITS
Work in a market leading technology company that helps research and marketing professionals achieve unique insights into the mobile and digital lives of consumers.
We do everything we can to support our people so that they can be themselves and realise their potential. We love people who are hungry for learning and achievement!
25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
Purchase/sale of up to 5 leave days pa after 2 years service
Life assurance
Workplace pension with employer contribution
Performance based bonus scheme
Informal dress code
Cycle to work scheme
Branded company merchandise
New company laptop
One to one learning and development coaching sessions
Support and budget available for training programmes
Online well-being resource centre
Giving back to Charity
Manchester Office
A dynamic and friendly office in Trafford Park, with free parking and secure bike shed
Variety of working environments I.e. standing desks, sofas, private working pods
Seasonal office events
Social events in person and virtual
Free breakfast, fruit, tea, coffee, juice, snacks, etc
Office table tennis table
Manchester office - Daily visit from local restaurant Green Fork for lunch and snacks purchase
Building vending machines
On site showers
Hybrid working
Work from home or in the office it's your choice
Working from home equipment provided I.e. desk, screen and chair
Colleague £100 pot to spend on additional working from home items
Office days - lunch provided for team meetings, collaborations and business needs
Flexibility offered on start and end times depending on personal circumstance
Regular virtual meetings (team and company) via telephone and video
Birthday and seasonal gifts sent to your door
Monthly fun competitions with prizes
Friday virtual 3pm drinks
Virtual quizzes and daily celebrations
Wilde Associates is working in the capacity of an Employment Agency for this role.