C++ Software Engineer

Certain Advantage; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization based in Bristol is seeking a C++ Software Engineer for a 12-month contract to develop the future Laser defense capability for the Royal Navy. This role involves onsite work 4 days a week and requires strong software engineering skills, particularly in C++. Ideal candidates will have experience in safety-related environments and a willingness to mentor others.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing C++ applications.
• Knowledge of safety-related practices in software.
• Capability to design, develop, and prove software efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop a C++ HMI application on a Linux OS.
• Conduct a full range of engineering activities.
• Build collaborative relationships with team members.
• Support and mentor other engineers in the team.

Skills

C++ in a safety related environment

Software development practices

Software design and development

Qt GUI framework

Integration of GIS tools

Information security

Knowledge of DDS Middleware

Automated Testing

Job description

Overview

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit 3x C++ Software Engineer subcontractors 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 HMI & Cyber team is looking for software engineers to join us developing the future Laser defence capability for the Royal Navy. We are looking for engineers with both a deep and broad range of experience in software engineering throughout the development as well as being able to support and mentor other engineers in their team.

Responsibilities

• Development of a C++ HMI application on a Linux Operating System
• To undertake a full range of engineering activities in line with relevant processes, quality and other requirements
• Be capable of developing collaborative relationships with team members both within the SW organisation and other parts of the company
• Be willing and able to support other engineers within the team

Skillset / Experience

Skillset/Experience required:

• Use of C++ in a safety related environment
• Knowledge of Software development practices and process is required
• A Software Engineer capable of design, development and proving of efficient Software.

Bonus Experience / Knowledge:

• Experience using Qt GUI framework
• Integration and use of GIS tools
• Information security experience included methods of locking down operating systems and deployment in a Windows and Linux environment.
• Knowledge of DDS Middleware
• Integration of external video streams
• Automated Testing