Job Title: Contract Applications Developer C++ / Qt
Location: Colchester
Rate:£55 - £60 per hour (indicative, outside IR35)
Contract Length: 36 months
Working Arrangements: Primarily on-site, with some flexibility depending on project phase
Overview An established technology company based in Colchester is looking for an experienced Applications Developer to support a range of embedded, GUI-driven software projects.
Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will focus on delivering high-quality application features, user interfaces, and on-screen display tools using C++ and Qt, closely integrated with embedded hardware systems.
This role is assessed as outside IR35, making it suitable for contractors operating via a Personal Service Company (PSC).
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and enhance GUI and application-level features using C++ and Qt for embedded platforms
* Build on-screen display tools and front-end components for hardware-integrated applications
* Contribute to Python-based tooling, automation, and integration scripts
* Collaborate with embedded engineers, product teams, and test teams to refine requirements and deliver robust software
* Troubleshoot, debug, and optimise code for performance, memory efficiency, and hardware constraints
* Support the full software lifecycle, from design through to deployment on embedded targets
About You
* Strong commercial experience with C++ and Qt for GUI and application development
* Proven experience working with embedded systems or hardware-integrated applications
* Proficient in Python for automation, tooling, or integration tasks
* Comfortable working with low-level constraints, hardware interfaces, and embedded workflows
* Analytical, detail-oriented, and an effective communicator within cross-functional teams
Desirable Skills
* Experience with cross-platform or resource-constrained environments
* Familiarity with embedded Linux, device drivers, or hardware/software integration
For further information on this contract Applications Developer role please contact Graham Cross on 07502 50543 or
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