Senior C++ Developer (Contract)

We are looking for a Senior C++ Developer with strong experience in Linux-based development environments and Microservices architecture. This role involves designing and building high-performance, scalable services in a distributed system, with a focus on reliability, maintainability, and performance on an embedded device.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain C++ services in a microservices-based architecture.

• Develop and debug software in Linux environments, including scripting and system-level programming.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define APIs, service contracts, and deployment strategies.

• Optimize system performance and ensure high availability in distributed systems.

• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.

• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions.

• Ensure compliance with security, quality, and performance standards.

  
  

Required Skills and Experience

• 7+ years of professional experience in C++ (C++14/17/20).

• Experience developing and debugging in Linux environments (e.g., shell scripting, system calls, process/thread management).

• Solid understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and service orchestration.

• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker).

• Familiarity with inter-process communication (IPC), message queues, and gRPC.

• Proficiency in version control (Git) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).

• Experience with other languages (e.g., Python, Go).

• Strong analytical and debugging skills.

  
  

Location Requirements

This role is fully remote within the UK. Therefore, candidates can be based anywhere in the United Kingdom.

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