C++ Software Engineer

Company: Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd
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Location: Bristol
Job 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.

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

The company is 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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Posted: June 1st, 2026