via reed · 20 May 2026 ·24 days ago

C++ Software Engineer

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Bristol Contract GBP 126,750 – 126,750
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World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract, with very likely extension.

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: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.
IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)
Interview process: One stage video interview

Job Description:

The company are a world leader in missile and missile systems looking for a highly capable and adaptable to join our Development Facility in Bristol.
Join the growing dynamic Software team in Bristol in developing the latest mission-critical defence systems. You will work as part of a small team and be empowered to work individually with little supervision.

Responsibilities:

  • 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

  • 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++

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