Senior C++ Developer at Instil, Remote, £Contract Rate

Contract Description

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.