Salary: £78,000 - 78,000 per year Requirements: Strong experience in C++ application development. Strong background in software engineering and its realization and system-wide impact. Experience in CI/CD pipelines, GitLab, Docker. Experience of developing software for virtual environments. Experience in developing application-level software (C++, C#, Java or similar). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern software engineering practices. Knowledge of Data Distribution Service (DDS) is advantageous. Defence industry experience is advantageous. Responsibilities: Application development and testing, including sophisticated business logic. Collaborating with internal algorithm teams to integrate algorithms and implement complex transformation logic, testing and verifying. Implementing and integrating interfaces with other subsystems and external simulators. Building and extending components within an existing software application framework and deploying into a virtualized test environment. Technologies: C# CI/CD Docker GitLab Java C++ More: We are a world-class defense organization currently seeking 3 C++ Application Software Engineer subcontractors for an initial 12-month contract in Bristol. We offer a competitive rate of £65.00 per hour and a compressed 4-day work week with potential hybrid working options based on project needs. The role involves engaging in a transformative Command and Control application project and working collaboratively with domain specialists. Join us to deliver impactful software within a fast-paced environment. last updated 16 week of 2026