C++ Developer Inter

Freelancerprox; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced C++ Developer to join their software engineering team. This role involves designing and developing high-performance applications, debugging, optimizing existing solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have solid experience with modern C++, multithreading, and optimization techniques, along with a relevant degree. Opportunities to enhance your skills in a supportive environment await.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding and hands-on experience with modern C++.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain efficient and reliable C++ code.
• Debug, optimize, and enhance existing software solutions.
• Work on system-level programming, including memory management.

Skills

Modern C++ (C++11/14/17 or newer)

Object-oriented programming

Multithreading

Memory management

Performance optimization

Development tools (GCC/Clang, GDB, CMake)

Version control (Git)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented C++ Developer to join our software engineering team. You will be responsible for developing high-performance applications and systems, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and scalability.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain efficient and reliable C++ code
• Debug, optimize, and enhance existing software solutions
• Work on system-level programming, including memory management and performance tuning
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and system architecture
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback
• Write unit tests and contribute to continuous integration and deployment workflows
• Document code and technical specifications for future maintenance

Requirements

• Solid understanding and hands‑on experience with modern C++ (C++11/14/17 or newer)
• Strong grasp of object‑oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms
• Experience with multithreading, memory management, and performance optimization
• Proficiency with development tools like GCC/Clang, GDB, and CMake
• Experience with version control systems such as Git
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Nice to Have

• Experience in domains such as embedded systems, game development, finance, or telecommunications
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments
• Exposure to cross‑platform development
• Understanding of network programming or real‑time systems
• Knowledge of C++ frameworks and libraries (e.g. Boost, Qt)