Senior C/C++ Developer

GCS Recruitment; United States; Remote; USD 104,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive contract rates

Long-term growth opportunities

Job summary

GCS Recruitment is seeking a Senior C/C++ Developer for a fully remote contract role across Ireland and the EU. You will design, develop, and optimize high-performance software working with architects and distributed teams to deliver robust solutions.

The role requires deep C/C++ expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and experience across the full SDLC in a Linux/Unix environment. Excellent collaboration and communication are essential for success in a global engineering team.

Qualifications

• Proven commercial software development experience in C and C++.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and design patterns.
• Experience in Linux/Unix environments.
• Proficient in debugging, performance optimization, and SDLC.
• Familiar with Git and modern development tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; collaborative work style.
• Ability to work effectively in remote and distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software solutions using C and C++.
• Contribute to software architecture and technical design decisions.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and promote engineering best practices.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues throughout the lifecycle.
• Collaborate with distributed teams across regions and time zones.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.
• Mentor junior team members and foster continuous improvement culture.

Skills

C and C++ development

Linux/Unix environments

Debugging and performance optimization

SDLC experience

Git and modern tools

Communication and collaboration

Remote and distributed teams

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Senior C/C++ Developer

Location: Remote (Ireland & European Union)
Employment Type: Contract
Experience Level: Senior

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with an innovative and rapidly growing technology company that is expanding its engineering team across Europe. With a strong technical culture and a globally distributed workforce, they are seeking an experienced Senior C/C++ Developer to help build and enhance high-performance software solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering environment while working remotely from anywhere within Ireland or the EU.

The Role

As a Senior C/C++ Developer, you will play a key role in the design, development, and optimization of critical software products. Working closely with architects, engineers, and business stakeholders, you will help deliver scalable, reliable, and high-quality solutions that support the company's continued growth.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on engineer with strong problem-solving skills and a passion for building robust software systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software solutions using C and C++.
• Contribute to software architecture and technical design decisions.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and champion engineering best practices.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues throughout the development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with distributed teams across multiple regions and time zones.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience developing software in C and C++.
• Deep understanding of software engineering principles and design patterns.
• Experience working in Linux/Unix environments.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills.
• Experience working across the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Proficiency with Git and modern development tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively within remote and distributed teams.

Nice to Have

• Experience with distributed systems or high-performance applications.
• Knowledge of multithreading and concurrent programming.
• Exposure to cloud technologies and containerized environments.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.

What's on Offer

• Fully remote working arrangement.
• Opportunity to work with a highly talented international engineering team.
• Challenging and technically complex projects.
• Flexible working environment.
• Competitive contract rates.
• Long-term growth opportunities within a scaling technology organization.