C++ Developer

A fantastic chance to join an established organisation that specialise in knowledge automation. Based in an excellent location in Cambridge (5 mins from the train station) - so easily accessible. The role has come about due to growth and will be positioned within a team of 6 Developers, who sit within a wider team of 20. The total size of the company is 78. They offer a uniquely flexible and sociable working environment.

Working on exciting projects that will vary in length and focus - the successful individual will also have the opportunity to work remotely if required.

Essential skills:

·         C++ 11/14 and STL

·         c. 2 years professional experience

·         Linux environment

About the job

My client are looking for a software developer to join their busy development team, primarily coding in C++. You will join a small but focused team of developers in designing, implementing and maintaining the APIs behind a rapidly evolving web-based application.  You will work in an agile environment. TDD/BDD, Continuous Integration and Delivery are all concepts we increasingly incorporate into our development cycle.  The company encourage discussion of new ideas and alternative approaches to solve problems, and allow individuals the flexibility to work to their interests and strengths. The product is run in a Linux cluster environment, developed in C++ using a MySQL database with supporting tools in Python.  The team appreciates high-quality code and the processes and skills required to maintain it.

About you

You will have relevant commercial experience and a high level of C++ (C++11/14 and the STL).  In addition, you will have:

·         Experience working in a Linux environment

·         An analytical, problem-solving mind-set

·         Are open to working in an agile environment (scrums, code reviews)

 Bonus points

·         Awareness of common security issues in web applications

·         Understanding of the challenges of designing a good API

·         Experience of Python

·         Comfortable working with MySQL and/or other data storage technologies (Redis, Swift)

·         Knowledge of messaging technologies such as Apache Kafka

·         Appreciate DevOps tools and processes and look to integrate them into your working environment (CI, Jenkins)

 What they give you

A fully inclusive range of benefits along with fabulous product offerings and you will ultimately benefit from a successful and rewarding career.  Needless to say, training and development is high on their agenda.

Work life balance is very important so they have a range of holiday benefits, including the ability to buy, sell or roll holiday over and above the starting allowance.

A range of family friendly benefits include flexible working, childcare vouchers, enhanced maternity and paternity packages as well as company funded events for employees and families alike.

The all-important financials are taken care of with competitive salaries, income protection, pension contributions, cycle to work scheme and discount on train travel.  Depending upon how awesome you are, you may also qualify for attractive bonus/commission plans and even stock options. All awesome people need feeding the company take care of this by supplying a wide range of breakfast goods, fruit, teas and coffees, soft drinks, jams and spreads; not to mention Pizza Tuesday.

This is a Cambridge-based developer of knowledge automation software for clients such as Barclays, Mothercare, John Lewis, Utility Warehouse and the BBC.



C++ Developer

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire – opportunity to work remotely would be considered

£35,000 to £50,000 DOE PLUS 25 days holiday PLUS bank holidays half yearly bonus etc

Permanent

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