Contract C Software Engineer

Spectrum IT's Tech Partnership client are looking to contract experienced Contract Senior C++ Software Engineers to join them on an initial 6 month period, this is an INSIDE IR35 role and will be UK based remote working.

Due to business acquisition and growth the end client now have three Transport Management Systems (TMS) which they now wish to unifying under a single banner system. This will be a SaaS offering; but to do this they will need to continue support and development of the existing system. The ultimate aim here is to allow availability to make process into the new unified system using the internal development teams who already have significant TMS domain knowledge.

In this role you will assist with three interconnected application areas that together support the planning, execution, and control of shipment delivery. These components work in combination to provide a comprehensive solution for managing transport operations, enabling efficient coordination, visibility, and control across the delivery life cycle. The overall architecture balances a core platform with the ability to extend and integrate additional capabilities, supporting both day to day operations and ongoing system evolution. This software was the result of an acquisition that we have been working to integrate without development teams; parts of this software are 30 years old.

The core parts of the system are:-

ESP; Execution and user interaction
C++ Windows desktop application
Delivered via Citrix
Rich UI, handling operational workflows such as planning, dispatch, and tracking
Tight coupling to underlying business logic given its age and language
Key Skills:

C++ (C++11 and beyond)
MS SQL Experience
Memory management
Templates
Concurrency models
Performance‑critical programming
Drives quality processes / practices
Good understanding of SOLID Principles
Good understanding of OO Principles
Mature understanding of the SDLC
Good understanding of Software Design
Mature understanding of software testing, Unit testing, Integration TestingDesirable:

C# .NET 9

For more information and to submit your interest, please apply with an updated CV.

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed