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SC Cleared Embedded Engineer C/C++ - Portsmouth/Remote- £60 per hour Umbrella
Posted 1 day ago by Click
ResponsibilitiesUse your skills and knowledge to prototype innovative wireless solutionsYou will be primarily developing...
- Rate £60 per hour
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Portsmouth/Hybrid
Autonomous Robotics Hydro Drone Architect Experience with LiDAR GPS IMU drone/UA...
Posted 4 days ago by Valcan IT Inc
Role: Autonomous Robotics Hydro Drone Architect RemoteSkills:10+ years in robotics, Autonomous systems, Drone/UAV/USV Ar...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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Senior Technical Lead - Python/ C++
Posted 7 days ago by Smartedge Solutions
Role: Senior Technical Lead – Python, C++Location: Glasgow, UK (Hybrid in – 3 days/week)Type: ContractNoteVisa sponsorsh...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Senior Technical Lead – C++ / Python / Java
Posted 1 week ago by Smartedge Solutions
Role: Senior Technical Lead – Python, C++, JavaLocation: Glasgow, UK ( Hybrid in – 3 days/week)Type: ContractNoteVisa...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Glasgow City, Scotland, United Kingdom
Investment Banking C++ Developer - eTrading/low latency/Linux/FX/pricing - CONTR...
Posted 1 week ago by Scope AT Limited
Investment Banking C++ Developer - eTrading/low latency/Linux/FX/pricing - CONTRACTOur Investment Banking client is look...
- Rate £1,200 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London, Hybrid
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About Our C++ Developer Contract Roles
What does a c++ developer contractor do?
C++ Developer contractors are engaged to build and maintain performance-critical systems where execution speed, memory control, and low-level hardware interaction are essential. The language occupies a distinct niche in the UK contracting market: while higher-level languages dominate web and enterprise development, C++ remains the standard for trading systems in investment banks, real-time pricing engines, embedded and firmware applications, gaming engines, simulation platforms, and high-frequency data processing. Contract engagements typically involve writing or optimising latency-sensitive code, working with large and mature codebases, integrating with hardware or low-level system interfaces, and solving problems where microsecond performance differences have measurable commercial impact.
The skills profile for C++ contracting is narrower and deeper than for most development roles. Clients expect fluency in modern C++ standards (C++17 and increasingly C++20), strong understanding of memory management, concurrency, and template metaprogramming, and the ability to work with complex build systems and toolchains. For financial services roles, experience with FIX protocol, market data feeds, and order management systems is frequently required. For embedded work, familiarity with RTOS environments, cross-compilation, and hardware debugging tools is expected. Linux and POSIX proficiency is assumed for most roles, and experience profiling and optimising code using tools like Valgrind, perf, or Intel VTune adds further value. The candidate pool is smaller than for mainstream languages, which supports premium rates.
What is the market like for c++ developer contractors?
C++ contracting occupies a high-rate, specialist segment of the UK development market. Investment banks and trading firms in London generate the largest share of demand, engaging C++ contractors to build and maintain the low-latency systems that underpin electronic trading, risk calculation, and market data distribution. Defence, automotive, and embedded systems employers provide a secondary source of contracts, though at somewhat lower rates. The supply of genuinely experienced C++ contractors is constrained by the language's steep learning curve and the gravitational pull of permanent roles in quantitative finance. This scarcity keeps rates at the upper end of the development market and gives experienced contractors strong negotiating positions.
How much do c++ developer contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for c++ developer roles typically range from £550 to £950 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many c++ developer vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 120 c++ developer contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to September 2026.