Software Engineer C++

Certain Advantage; Bristol; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organization in Bristol seeks a C++ Software Engineer for a hands-on role in developing Command and Control architectures. The ideal candidate will have strong software engineering skills and a collaborative approach. This position is onsite four days a week and offers an initial 12-month contract, with possible extension and a competitive rate of £65 per hour.

Qualifications

• Strong background in software engineering and its system-wide impact.
• Experience of working in C++, collaborating effectively in a team.
• Familiarity with standards such as DefStan 00-55 and MISRA C++.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on design and development of Command and Control software solutions.
• Contribute to evolving products ensuring safety and performance.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain development momentum.

Skills

C++

Collaborative development

Software development process

Knowledge of DDS Middleware

Knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems

Tools

Ada

QT

Job description

Overview

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a C++ Software Engineer 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

The Team develop solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems; developing evolving products whilst maintaining our enviable reputation for safety, performance and dependability.

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.

Responsibilities

The following reflects the expectations for the role in support of ongoing development and delivery efforts:

• Hands-on design and development of software solutions for Command and Control architectures
• Contribute to evolving products while ensuring safety, performance and dependability
• Collaborate with team members to maintain momentum during development

Skillset/experience required

• A strong background in software engineering, its realisation 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++