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Backend Developer C++

SR2

Posted 5 days ago, valid for 24 days

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

£450 - £600 per day

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

SR2 is seeking a Backend Software Developer with strong C++ skills to enhance data processing pipelines and distributed systems for a government contract.
Candidates should have experience in distributed systems, preferably with Kafka, as well as database expertise in Postgres optimization and data pipelines.
Proficiency in CI/CD practices, containerization (Docker or Kubernetes), and shell scripting knowledge is also required.
The position offers a salary of £450 - £600 per day and requires a collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn.
This is a hybrid role with 1-2 days a week onsite in London and is offered on a 6-month rolling contract basis.

Backend Developer (C++) C++ / CICD / Docker / Kubernetes / KafkaSR2 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.

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