Backend Developer C++

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.