C++ Software Engineer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a C++ Software Engineer for a contract role in Bristol. Candidates must have active SC Clearance and be British nationals. This hands-on position involves designing Command and Control architectures. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering and collaborative development processes.

Qualifications

• Strong background in software engineering.
• Active experience in C++ development.
• Ability to maintain development momentum in teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Command and Control architectures.
• Engage with requirement authorities to ensure software functionality.

Skills

C++

Software engineering

Team collaboration

Documentation

Ada

Qt

Job description

MERITUS Talent are working with Europe's largest weapons systems manufacturer and integrator for the recruitment of a C++ Software Engineer to join their Bristol office on a contract basis. The role requires an active SC Clearance, and candidates must be a sole British national

C++ Software Engineer - Bristol - Contract - 6 to 12 Months - £65 per hour via Umbrella - SC Clearance Required - Sole British Citizenship

Responsibilities:

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 realization 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++