Senior C++ Software Engineer

Ripple; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 97,000 - 101,000; Part time

Job summary

Ripple is seeking an experienced Contract C++ Software Engineer to maintain and enhance a large Windows-based control software platform used on scientific instruments. The role is inside IR35 with a day rate of £525–£550, initially for 6 months, and hybrid working requiring 2–3 onsite days per week in Cambridge.

You will tackle debugging across a broad C++ codebase, improve functionality, and collaborate with cross-site teams in the UK and Europe, while following Agile practices and using Visual

Qualifications

• Extensive commercial C++ development experience, including modern C++ (C++17/20).
• Strong Windows platform development with Visual Studio.
• Proven debugging of large, complex or legacy codebases.
• Knowledge of software design patterns and engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, debug and resolve issues across a large existing C++ codebase, covering hardware control and UI code.
• Maintain and improve existing functionality to keep software robust and reliable.
• Collaborate with applications specialists and engineering to diagnose and fix customer/system issues.
• Maintain software documentation, change control and version tracking standards.
• Work in an Agile environment using Visual Studio, Git and Azure DevOps.

Skills

Extensive C++ development experience

Windows development with Visual Studio

Debugging large/legacy codebases

Software design patterns & engineering

Tools

Visual Studio

Git

Azure DevOps

Job description

We have an opportunity for an experienced Contract C++ Software Engineer to join a multi-site engineering team supporting complex, high-precision scientific instrument control software on the Windows platform.

The contract has been determined as inside IR35 and offers a day rate of £525 - £550 p/day on an initial 6 month contract with potential to extend.

Hybrid working is required, so you should be able to be onsite in the Cambridge area for at least 2-3 days per week.

The Role

You will maintain, troubleshoot and improve a large, established C++ control software platform used on advanced scientific instruments, working alongside cross-site teams in the UK and Europe.

• Investigate, debug and resolve issues across a large existing C++ codebase, covering both hardware control and user interface code.
• Maintain and improve existing functionality, keeping the software robust and reliable.
• Work with applications specialists and engineering colleagues to diagnose and fix customer and system issues.
• Maintain software documentation, change control and version tracking standards.
• Work in an Agile environment using Visual Studio, Git and Azure DevOps.

Key Requirements

• Extensive commercial experience with C++ development, including modern C++ (C++17/20).
• Strong Windows platform development experience using Visual Studio.
• Proven debugging and troubleshooting skills on large, complex or legacy codebases.
• Solid grasp of software design patterns and good engineering practice.

Desirable Skills

• MFC, Win32 or C++/CLI experience.
• C# / .NET (WinForms).
• Hardware, instrument or motion control software.
• Experience with Git, Azure DevOps or similar tools.
• Background in scientific instruments, test and measurement, medical devices, semiconductor equipment or similar.

My client is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.