Remote Senior C++ Developer — Linux Microservices (UK)

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Belfast City District

Remote

GBP 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Senior C++ Developer to design and build high-performance, scalable C++ services within a Linux-based, microservices architecture. The role focuses on reliability, maintainability, and performance for distributed systems and embedded devices.

You will work across teams to define APIs, ensure secure, high-quality releases, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.

Qualifications

7+ years of professional experience in C++ (C++14/17/20).
Experience developing and debugging in Linux environments (shell scripting, system calls, process/thread management).
Solid understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and service orchestration.
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker).
Familiarity with inter-process communication (IPC), message queues, and gRPC.
Proficiency in version control (Git) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
Experience with other languages (e.g., Python, Go).
Strong analytical and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain C++ services in a microservices-based architecture.
Develop and debug software in Linux environments, including scripting and system-level programming.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define APIs, service contracts, and deployment strategies.
Optimize system performance and ensure high availability in distributed systems.
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions.
Ensure compliance with security, quality, and performance standards.