C++ Software Engineer

Senior C++ Software Engineer – Contract Role – OUTSIDE IR35

• 6 months initially (with a view to extend)
• Fully Remote
• Outside IR35  

I’m currently looking for an experienced Senior C++ Software Engineers to join a technology consultancy working on the modernisation of an established, business-critical software platform.

The project involves a legacy Windows-based case management application, which is undergoing a migration from an on-prem environment into Microsoft Azure.

We’re looking for someone with a strong background in C++ and Windows application development, who is comfortable working with existing codebases, solving complex technical problems and supporting the move towards a cloud-hosted platform.

This is a hands-on engineering role, but with the opportunity to take technical ownership, contribute to design decisions and support other developers within the team.

 What you’ll be doing:

• Developing, maintaining and improving an established C++/Windows application.
• Supporting the ongoing lift-and-shift migration from on-premise infrastructure into Azure.
• Investigating and resolving complex technical issues across the existing platform.
• Contributing to solution design, architecture and technical decisions.
• Working with CI/CD pipelines and helping improve build and release processes.
• Reviewing code, sharing knowledge and mentoring other engineers.
• Working closely with engineering, platform and infrastructure teams to manage technical dependencies.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong commercial experience developing applications using C++.
• Solid background in Windows desktop application development, ideally working with legacy or established systems.
• Hands-on Microsoft Azure experience, ideally involving cloud migration, application deployment or integration.
• Good understanding of CI/CD pipelines, build processes and release automation.
• Experience maintaining, modernising or integrating legacy software applications.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving and technical design skills.
• Comfortable taking ownership of complex work and supporting other engineers where needed.

This would suit a senior engineer who enjoys getting into the detail of established applications, understanding how they work and helping modernise them, rather than someone looking for a purely greenfield development role.

If you’re an experienced C++/Windows Software Engineer with Azure exposure and you’re open to your next contract, please apply or get in touch for more information.

Disclaimer: Any remuneration stated in this advertisement is indicative and will be dependent on the successful candidate’s experience, skills and qualifications. Final remuneration will be agreed with the successful candidate and will be subject to the terms of the contract.