C++ Software Engineer
Posted Today by Certain Advantage
£65 Per hour
Inside
Onsite
Bristol, UK
Summary: World Class Defence Organisation in Bristol seeks a C++ Software Engineer subcontractor for an initial 12-month contract, likely to extend. The role requires on-site presence four days a week, focusing on the design and development of Command and Control architectures for Air Defence Systems. Candidates should be proactive and possess a strong background in software engineering, particularly in C++.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop solutions for next-generation Air Defence Systems.
- Design and develop Command and Control architectures.
- Engage with requirement authorities and manage the entire software development process.
- Maintain documentation and ensure effective collaboration within the team.
- Implement new tools and techniques to improve processes.
Key Skills:
- Strong background in software engineering.
- Experience in C++ programming.
- Collaborative approach to development.
- Experience across the entire software development process.
- Familiarity with tools and techniques for process improvement.
- Knowledge of additional programming languages such as Ada and QT.
- Understanding of DDS Middleware and Real Time Operating Systems.
- Knowledge of relevant standards like DefStan 00-55, DO-178C, and MISRA C++.
Salary (Rate): £65.00 per hour
City: Bristol
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract, with very likely extension. The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday).
Rate: £65.00 per hour
Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at 'time and a quarter'
Location: Bristol
Hybrid/Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday).
Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.
IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)
Interview process: One stage video interview
Job Description:
The Team develop solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems; developing evolving products whilst maintaining our enviable reputation for safety, performance and dependability.
This is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of Command and Control architectures, and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative.
Skillset/experience required:
- A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact.
- Experience of working in C++
- Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development.
- Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation
- Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our efficiency and sustainability
- Experience in other languages such as Ada, QT
- Knowledge of DDS Middleware and Real Time Operating Systems
- Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C or IEC61508 and restricted coding standards such as MISRA C++