C++ Software Engineer

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit 2x C++ Software Engineer subcontractors on initial 12 month contract.  The role will be onsite but a 4 day working week (Monday to Thursday) is OK. 
 
Hourly Rate: £70.00 per hour (Umbrella)
Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’
Contract Duration: 12 Months
 
C++ Software Engineer Job Description:
 
The department are looking to expand the Software Engineering Team 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.

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 would be nice
• 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++
• Linux, Unix or Windows platform experience
• Some roles would also be suitable for Embedded Software Engineering experience, Debugging, Test or Software Product Support.