C++ (With QT) Software Engineer

Certain Advantage; West of England; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

World Class Defence Organisation in Bristol is seeking a C++ Software Engineer (QT) subcontractor for an initial 12‑month contract, with a high likelihood of extension. The role is onsite 4 days per week (Mon–Thu).

Rate is £65.00 per hour. Overtime paid at time and a quarter. IR35 Inside (Umbrella). Interview process is one stage video interview.

Qualifications

• Strong background in software engineering with system-wide impact.
• Experience with C++ and QT.
• Collaborative approach to development and ability to maintain momentum.
• Experience across the software development lifecycle from requirements to automated proving with documentation.
• Experience with new tools and approaches to improve efficiency and sustainability.
• Experience with Ada and QT.
• Knowledge of DDS and multi-threaded applications.
• Knowledge of DefStan 00-55, DO-178C or IEC61508 and MISRA C++.

Responsibilities

• Develop a software Console product, replacing an existing version with better architecture for maintainability and verifiability.
• Independently drive core work within a team for support/input and system integration.

Skills

C++

QT

Ada

DDS

Multithreading

MISRA C++

DefStan 00-55

DO-178C

IEC61508

Documentation

Job description

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a C++ Software Engineer (with QT) subcontractor 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

Overview of department

Our team, at our Bristol facility, develop solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems; developing evolving products whilst maintaining our enviable reputation for safety, performance and dependability.

Responsibilities

To produce a software Console product, replacing an existing version with better software architecture making the product more maintainable and verifiable going forward. This is not an up-date, but a remake - this is estimated to a minimum of 12 month's work. The task is primarily an independent solo task, but based within a team for support/input and to ensure that the resulting product operates within the intended system.

Skillset/experience required

• A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact.
• Experience of working in C++ and QT
• Collaborative, open approach to application development and have the ability to maintain momentum during development.
• Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated 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 and multi-threaded applications.
• Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C or IEC61508 and restricted coding standards such as MISRA C++