Job Description

Posted 2 weeks ago

Backend Developer (C++) 
C++ / CICD / Docker / Kubernetes / Kafka

SR2 are recruiting for a Backend Software Developer to enhance our client's data processing pipelines and distributed systems. This is a great opportunity to work on a long term government contract via a specialised public sector consultancy.

What We’re Looking For

Strong C++ skills with experience in distributed systems (Kafka preferred, but other similar frameworks would be useful).
Database expertise, including Postgres optimisation and data pipelines.
CI/CD proficiency, including Git, automated testing, and deployment pipelines.
Containerisation deployment experience (Docker or Kubernetes)
Shell scripting knowledge (beneficial)
A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn beyond your expertise.Your Responsibilities

Enhance data processing pipelines for "what-if" experiments.
Optimise Kafka processes for simulation outputs.
Improve database performance, resilience, and reliability.
Overview:

Inside IR35 
Hybrid (1-2 days a week onsite in London) 
Government client via a consultancy 
£450 – £600 a day 
6 month rolling contracts 
Long term piece of work 
Please apply with a copy of your CV and Emma from SR2 will contact potential candidates regarding next steps