Salary: £136,800 - 136,800 per year Requirements: Strong experience in C++ application development Strong background in software engineering and its realization Experience in CI/CD pipelines, GitLab, and Docker Experience in developing software for virtual environments Familiarity with application-level software development (C++, C#, Java or similar) Knowledge of Data Distribution Service (DDS) is advantageous Defence industry experience is advantageous Responsibilities: Develop and test application software, including sophisticated business logic Collaborate with internal algorithm teams to integrate algorithms and implement complex transformation logic Test and verify developed software solutions Implement and integrate interfaces with other subsystems and external simulators Build and extend components within an existing software application framework Deploy applications into a virtualized test environment Technologies: C# CI/CD Docker GitLab Java C++ More: We are a world-class defence organization based in Bristol, seeking to recruit 3 C++ Application Software Engineer subcontractors for an initial 12-month contract. We offer a competitive rate of £65.00 per hour and the role may involve hybrid working, depending on project requirements. Our team is dedicated to implementing a demonstration system for a complex new Command and Control application, with the potential for the project to evolve into a fully operational capability. We value engineers who thrive on turning system needs into working software and delivering capabilities in short timescales. last updated 16 week of 2026