Lead Software Engineer at Ecrebo Ltd

Overview

Lead Software Engineer for the Client Adapter team, spearheading the development of patented, cross-platform technology that bridges retail POS systems with the Ecrebo cloud. You will provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and directly influence the technical roadmap for high-performance software interacting with peripheral devices and complex retail environments.

Location: Reading, UK

Why this role is remarkable

• Lead the evolution of patented technology that powers real-time marketing engagement for major global retailers at the point of sale.
• Take technical ownership of a critical multithreaded architecture, driving the transition to modern C++ standards (11/14/17) across Windows and Linux.
• Combine deep technical challenges in low-level systems and device drivers with high-impact, customer-facing collaboration and strategic roadmap influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of the Adapter application, focusing on interactions between POS platforms, peripheral devices, and cloud services.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior engineers, fostering a high-performance team culture while troubleshooting complex software issues.
• Engage directly with enterprise customers to understand technical needs and provide on-site support to ensure seamless solution integration.

The ideal candidate

• Has a minimum of 5 years of experience in C++ development, with expertise in C++03, Boost libraries, and modern C++ (11/17).
• Possesses deep knowledge of Windows API, Linux OS, and developing multi-threaded client-server systems that interact with hardware peripherals.
• Demonstrates strong customer-facing skills and a track record of leading technical teams through complex architectural upgrades and deployments.

About Jack & Jill

Jack & Jill is described here as part of the recruitment process in collaboration with Ecrebo Ltd.

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