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Certain Advantage
Software Engineer C
Bristol City Centre, Bristol
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 10 hours ago
- Salary
- £65 - Hour
- Recruiter
- Certain Advantage
- Closes
- 16 Nov 2025
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
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. 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: 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 Team 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 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
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
Ad ID: 5417155405
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