About Skillfield
Skillfield is a specialist technology consultancy operating at the intersection of cyber, data, and AI. We partner with enterprise clients to protect, transform, and empower their organisations with forward-thinking solutions. Our reputation is built on outcomes, not effort.
The Opportunity
Contract - 12 months, with potential for extension
We're seeking a Senior C++ Developer with strong systems-level experience to join our engineering team. This role is pivotal in maintaining and enhancing a complex codebase, resolving existing issues, and architecting new modules that support evolving business needs.
This is an ideal opportunity for a developer who thrives on debugging intricate systems, writing clean and performant code, and contributing to scalable software design.
What You'll Do
Codebase Stabilisation & Enhancement
· Investigate and resolve existing bugs and performance bottlenecks in a large-scale C++ system.
· Refactor legacy components to improve maintainability and reliability.
· Ensure code quality through rigorous testing and documentation.
Module Design & Development
· Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement new software modules.
· Translate technical requirements into robust, production-ready C++ implementations.
· Integrate new features seamlessly into existing architecture.
Collaboration & Best Practices
· Work closely with architects, DevOps, and product teams to align on technical goals.
· Apply modern C++ standards and best practices (C++17/20) to ensure code efficiency and safety.
· Contribute to continuous improvement of development workflows and system observability.
What You'll Bring
· Proven experience in C++ development for production systems.
· Strong understanding of memory management, multithreading, and performance tuning.
· Experience debugging complex systems and resolving critical issues.
· Familiarity with modern C++ standards and STL.
· Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
· Experience working in microservices or modular architectures is a plus.
Additional Requirements
Successful candidates will be required to sign a general NDA and, where applicable, per-project NDAs.
Why Join Skillfield?
· Be part of a team solving real-world, high-impact engineering challenges.
· Join a culture that values technical excellence, autonomy, and shared success.
· Enjoy flexibility, support, and performance-based recognition.
Ready to make a measurable impact?
Apply now and help us deliver impact that matters.