Software Engineer (C++)

Embedded, C & C++ - Edinburgh, Scotland

Ref: 6064Wednesday 21 January 2026

Up to £55,000

Software Engineer (C++) - Edinburgh, Hybrid
 
A leading UK hospitality technology company is looking for a Software Engineer to join its engineering team. The business provides enterprise software used by thousands of pubs, restaurants and hotels nationwide.
 
If you’ve booked a table, paid for food digitally or used a hospitality app, there’s a good chance you’ve already interacted with this technology.
 
What’s in it for you:
  • Hybrid working with 2 days per week in the Edinburgh office
  • Salary up to £55,000
  • 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
  • Comprehensive private healthcare
  • 5% pension contribution
  • Your birthday off
     
The role
  • Develop and enhance enterprise-level software, mobile applications and integrated payment systems
  • Work as part of an Agile delivery team across design, development, testing and maintenance
  • Contribute to modernising platforms used at scale across the hospitality sector
  • Take part in peer reviews, estimation and continuous improvement activities
  • Help maintain high quality through testing, reviews and agreed engineering standards
 
What we’re looking for
  • Experience developing with C++
  • Experience building and testing robust software solutions
  • Familiarity with RESTful and/or SOAP APIs
  • Experience using Git for version control
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset
  • Nice to have's are C# and Azure but not essential
 
Why join?
You’ll be part of a well-established yet forward-thinking technology business with strong roots in the UK. The culture is collaborative and people-focused, with a genuine emphasis on teamwork, innovation and continuous improvement, and the opportunity to see your work make a real impact across a fast-moving industry.
 
 
Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry.
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