Senior C++ Developer

Skillfield

City of Melbourne

On-site

AUD 100,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Support and performance-based recognition

Job summary

A technology consultancy in Melbourne is seeking a Senior C++ Developer to maintain and enhance complex codebases. The role involves debugging, writing performant code, and collaborating with teams on new software modules. Successful candidates should have a proven background in C++ development, strong problem-solving abilities, and experience with modern C++ standards. This is a contract position for 12 months, offering a salary range of A$100,000.00 to A$110,000.00.

Qualifications

Proven experience in C++ development for production systems.
Strong understanding of memory management, multithreading, and performance tuning.
Experience debugging complex systems and resolving critical issues.

Responsibilities

Investigate and resolve existing bugs and performance bottlenecks.
Refactor legacy components to improve maintainability and reliability.
Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement new software modules.

Skills

C++ development

Debugging complex systems

Memory management

Performance tuning

Multithreading

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Job description

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Skillfield is a specialist technology consultancy operating at the intersection of cyber, data, and AI. We partner with enterprise clients to protect, transform, and empower their organisations with forward-thinking solutions. Our reputation is built on outcomes, not effort.

The Opportunity

Contract - 12 months, with potential for extension

We’re seeking a Senior C++ Developer with strong systems-level experience to join our engineering team. This role is pivotal in maintaining and enhancing a complex codebase, resolving existing issues, and architecting new modules that support evolving business needs.

This is an ideal opportunity for a developer who thrives on debugging intricate systems, writing clean and performant code, and contributing to scalable software design.

What You’ll Do

Investigate and resolve existing bugs and performance bottlenecks in a large-scale C++ system.
Refactor legacy components to improve maintainability and reliability.
Ensure code quality through rigorous testing and documentation.

Module Design & Development

Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement new software modules.
Translate technical requirements into robust, production-ready C++ implementations.
Integrate new features seamlessly into existing architecture.
Work closely with architects, DevOps, and product teams to align on technical goals.
Apply modern C++ standards and best practices (C++17/20) to ensure code efficiency and safety.
Contribute to continuous improvement of development workflows and system observability.

What You’ll Bring

Proven experience in C++ development for production systems.
Strong understanding of memory management, multithreading, and performance tuning.
Experience debugging complex systems and resolving critical issues.
Familiarity with modern C++ standards and STL.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Experience working in microservices or modular architectures is a plus.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidates will be required to sign a general NDA and, where applicable, per-project NDAs.

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