C++ Application Software Engineer

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 3x C++ Application Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.

This role requires:

• 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.

Rate: £65.00 per hour
Location: Bristol
Hybrid/Remote working: The role will likely be onsite - a compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday is fine). There may be some scope for hybrid working (project dependent).
Contract: 37 Hours per week
Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at 'time and a quarter'
Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)
IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)
Interview Process: One stage Video Interview

Application Software Engineer Job Description:
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.

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.

Skill and 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.