Application Software Engineer C++

Application Software Engineer C++ 

JOB LOCATION:                              BRISTOL

SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL:     SC to Start

DURATION:                                     12+ Months (Extension Possible)

WORK PATTERN:                           Full Time ONSITE (Compressed Option Available) - Could be flex every now & then (work dependent).

RATE:                                               £ 65.00 Per hr on Umbrella (Inside IR35)

TARGET INDUSTRIES AND COMPANIES. Is Defence a must?

If not what industries can be considered

Preferable for Defence/Aero; not essential if skill sets are apparent from others (Mathematics/algorithm background).

ALTERNATIVE JOB TITLES IN OTHER COMPANIES OR INDUSTRIES

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Essential Skillset & Tools

• Strong experience in C++ application development.
• A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact.
• Experience in CI/CD pipelines, GitLab, Docker.
• Experience of developing software for virtual environments.

Overview:

• The team is implementing a demonstration system for a complex new Command and Control application, which extends existing concepts and logic. If the demonstration is successful, it may develop into a project for a fully operational capability.
• We’re looking for an engineer who enjoys turning system needs into working software, working closely with domain specialists, and delivering capabilities in short timescales.

Role Requirements / Responsibilities:

• Application development and testing, including sophisticated business logic.
• Collaborating with internal algorithm teams to integrate algorithms, implement complex transformation logic, test and verify.
• Implementing and integrating interfaces with other subsystems and external simulators.
• Building and extending components within an existing software application framework and deploying into a virtualised test environment.

Skillset / Experience Required:

• Experience in developing application-level software (C++, C#, Java or similar).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern software engineering practices.
• Knowledge of Data Distribution Service (DDS) is advantageous.
• Defence industry experience is advantageous.

Why this role might appeal to you:

• You want to make tangible software products with a visible impact on project outcomes.
• You like working where systems design, algorithms and software implementation meet.