C ​/C++ Software Engineer

Overview

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a C / C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 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: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.
• IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)
• Interview process: One stage video interview

The team, at the Bristol facility, 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 new and evolving software tools and architectures, and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative.

• The continued design and development of new and evolving software tools and architectures, and the instantiations for future products.

• A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact.
• Experience of working work with Cameo/Rhapsody
• 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 ontologies and Domain specific languages
• Experience in C or C++ programming language
• Knowledge of DDS middleware and Real Time Operating Systems
• Knowledge of standards such as Def Stan 00-55, DO-178C or IEC
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