Senior Software Engineer - C++/C#

Long term contract Daily rate Remote/hybrid - Ireland Position Overview This organisation develops advanced software used by engineers and designers to build complex, real-world products across multiple industries. The role focuses on developing, maintaining, and modernising a leading desktop-based engineering/CAD platform, with growing cloud integration. You will work primarily with C++ and C# , alongside tools such as Qt, Git, Jenkins, Python, and Azure , to deliver new features, improve performance, and enhance system stability. Responsibilities include troubleshooting complex issues, supporting continuous improvement of code quality and development processes, and contributing to platform modernisation. Experience or interest in CAD or 3D design systems is advantageous Responsibilities Lead one or more areas of development and maintenance of the Inventor product platform utilizing C++, C#, other support languages, and test automation techniques Participate in the development of tool chain improvements cri cal to the building and delivery of complex software projects to include build pipelines, code version control, development environments, and security Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new features and improvements while improving the architecture and design of the existing code base Ensure code quality and maintainability by modelling and adhering to software engineering best practices Triage, debug and troubleshoot issues and bugs using various tools and techniques Collaborate with other engineers, user experience designers, and product owners/managers to design and deliver the best solutions for customers. Review other engineers' code and provide constructive feedback on correctness and for achieving higher code quality Lead code reviews, debugging, and troubleshooting group sessions to ensure robust and efficient code Assist in driving the modernization of the.NET framework and support continuous integration and test automation effort. Engage actively in developer experience (DevEx) initiatives to enhance productivity and efficiency for the engineering team. Identify and address technical debt and contribute to the strategic planning of the Inventor Engineering Team s effort Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience 5+ years' experience in software development, preferably in a product development environment Strong programming skills in C++, C#, and other similar and supporting programming languages Excellent problem-solving abilities and a customer-focused mindset with the ability to "dig into" the code Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team-oriented environment Strong understanding of the whole software development life cycle to include agile development, automated testing and continuous integration pipelines Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with.NET framework modernization and UI automation testing is a plus Experience in CAD software or other 3D software systems to enhance customer empathy managing and maintaining software development tools and infrastructure Ability and willingness to leverage agency AI tools responsibly and effectively into the software development process to help increase the quality and longevity of our codebase