Senior C++ Software Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Borehamwood; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology is seeking a Senior C++ Software Engineer for a 12 to 18 month contract. The role involves developing innovative solutions for transforming data from fiber optic sensors. Candidates should have strong technical skills in C++ and experience in agile methodologies. Remote work is possible, but proximity to London is preferred for meetings.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of modern C++ (C17+).
• Experience with Python/Matlab and data signal processing.

Responsibilities

• Develop edge processing solutions from fiber optic sensor data.
• Contribute to system architecture and code optimization.

Skills

C++

Python

Problem Solving

Agile Methodologies

Tools

Git

AWS

Azure

Job description

Job Description

Senior C++ Software Engineer required for a 12 to 18 month contract working on the development of an edge processing solution aimed at transforming data from fiber optic sensors into actionable insights through algorithms. This contract is outside IR35 and is suitable for a skilled and experienced C++ Software Engineer with experience in server-side C++ applications, databases, interfacing front-end systems, and Python modules.

The role requires the following technical skills and experience:

1. Strong knowledge of modern C++ (C17+)
2. Experience with Python/Matlab; data signal processing, geophysics, seismicity
3. Knowledge and understanding of service architectures; REST APIs, WebSocket, databases, containers, cloud services (AWS, Azure)
4. Understanding and expertise in modern software development; version control (Git), bug tracking, test frameworks, documentation, design, dev-ops/containers
5. Familiarity with modern frontend technologies; JavaScript, Svelte, TypeScript, Angular
6. Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to design scalable systems, and experience in agile methodologies

The client is based just north of London. Candidates can work remotely but should ideally be in or around Central or North London and able to attend meetings in Elstree as required.

This is a great long-term contract opportunity for a Senior C++ Software Engineer to work on a cutting-edge platform. You should have strong technical communication skills and be able to contribute to system architecture, code optimization, troubleshooting, and work effectively in a small development team.