C++ Contract Jobs

Do you want to build cool things?

Great, so do we. At Tech Will Save Us we create make-it-yourself kits and apps that help kids all over the world to make, play, code, and invent using technology. And you can help!

We're building an awesome new product which is ESP32 based and we're looking for a contractor who can help us with the following goals:

Production quality firmware

• Advise on best practices and potential optimisations to ensure our firmware is production quality
• Preparing a test routine to ensure the robustness of the firmware
• Advise and help developing state of the art OTA over BLE/B

You'd be working with our in house Product team as a trusted resource who can help us make this product as great as it can be.

Requirements

• Proven experience with ESP32 embedded development (ESP-IDF)
• Experience with OTA firmware upgrades, preferable in the context of ESP32
  • You will have implemented OTA over BLE for a product that went to mass market
• Experience with BLE
  • You will have worked with BLE on a product that went to mass market
• Experience taking a product to mass production
  • You will work closely with our manufacturer in order to define the firmware specification for mass manufacturing
• Knowledge in embedded system hardware design
  • C/C++ in resource-constrained environments
  • Demonstrated expertise in design of multitasking, event driven real time firmware using C/C++ and understanding RTOS concepts
  • Ability to read schematics and work through hardware level system issues

Benefits

We can offer the opportunity to work within a talented and friendly team doing good work in the world — if you want to look back on your career and know that you played a part of building a great company, this role is for you. You will be part of a truly multi-disciplinary team of marketers, educators, content producers, production specialists, support reps, financiers, sales people, product designers, user experience experts, developers and engineers. On top of that:

• Compensation would depend on the candidate's knowledge, though would range up to £500/day
• Flexible work hours as needed, to fit around childcare
• Vibrant office environment at our London HQ and NYC co-working spaces
• Weekly team lunches and fresh fruit, nuts, beer, tea and decent coffee
• In-house bike storage

We believe that the best work comes from a diverse team. If our mission excites you, and you can contribute to our culture of lifelong learning and growth we want to hear from you!

• Work on the implementation and development of current software applications and processes used within the design / testing of current and future applications
• Writing, debugging and validating software components migrating to future software architectures and databases
• Working closely with the software testers to resolve defects as well as contributing to the code coverage of products by generating unit tests
• Maintaining and developing current software products, a number of legacy C++ products need to be re-architected in Java to fulfil customer requirements
• Providing software support to live projects using the products

• Java 8 experience
• UI realisation
• Experience in XML/JSON

• Agile (scrum/Kanban)
• Server side applications (AKKA/ Boot/ IO/ RDBMS / NoSQL Db frameworks)

Android & iOS Developer (Contract)

VANRATH are delighted to be working exclusively with this next-level client in search of their first Android & iOS Developer (Contract) hire in Belfast. Working within Entertainment & Media, the successful Android & iOS Developer (Contract) will have the opportunity to help design, code and grow my client’s new mobile offerings.

The Android & iOS Developer (Contract) will play an integral part in shaping future software offerings and have a direct impact on the success of their software solution. This is an unbelievable opportunity for a self-motivated Android & iOS Developer (Contract) with a proven track record.

CLIENT
A trailblazer in the entertainment and media industry, my client is one of the most exciting companies to come to NI. Candidates are encouraged to provide a portfolio or examples of work to the highest standard.

THE IDEAL PERSON

• High proficiency in JavaScript, JQuery, PHP, MySQL
• High proficiency in iOS/C# and Android/Java development
• Ability to develop an application from frontend through backend
• Great attention to detail
• Strong organization and time management skills with experience in managing multiple projects
• Self-starter and highly motivated
• “Can do” attitude and good problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Team player approach and positive attitude
• Portfolios/ examples of work will be requested

REMUNERATION

£350-£375 a day

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Contract or Temporary IT job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Orla Fitzsimons in the strictest confidence on 02890 330 250

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A Software Engineer is required to support a team delivering simulation software representing one or more Fast Jet subsystems.

The candidate will have proven ability of the full software development lifecycle employing majority of the skills listed below:

• Avionics Knowledge, Ground Based Systems Knowledge
• Software Engineering in ADA & C++
• Requirements capture and traceability e.g. DOORS
• Software designs using an appropriate design tool/methodology e.g UML, Artisan etc.
• Programming in Ada and of related software development environments e.g. GPS (GNAT)
• Knowledge of Agile software development processes, MIL-STD-498 and LCM (Lifecycle Management) would be advantageous
• Using configuration control tools such as Dimensions or Rational Clearcase.
• Good communication skills will be required in order to liaise efficiently with the customer and aircraft design teams with regard to perceived problems/accuracy of the supplied product.
• Good analytical skills will also be required to analyse high level requirements from a variety of sources and produce maintainable software design, code and test documentation.
• Microsoft Office Excel, Word,
• Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook and Project
• Communication, Team Working and motivational Skills. Able to perform under pressure

KEY TASKS

• Work effectively as a Team member within a Team of engineers to design, develop, test, document, configure and deliver simulations.
• Develop all products to agreed standards and procedures using the specified tools and maintain product quality during development.
• Test products sufficiently to ensure minimal, or ideally no re-work is required due to incorrect implementation.
• Investigate and resolve problems raised during integration and formal acceptance.
• Agree to and work to timescales, clearly understanding and providing regular feedback of progress and achievement.
• Ensure that source information, advice and validation is provided from the aircraft subject matter experts during all stages of development.
• Ensure a good working knowledge of SDP, STP and other documents within the Air and Ground Training Quality Management System.
• Ensure that a good working knowledge of Air and Ground Training related product deliverables is maintained and that an awareness of customer issues is also maintained.
  

ADDITIONAL

WE SEEK A SYSTEMS DESIGN ENGINEER WHO HAS WORKED IN A MILITARY/DEFENCE /INDUSTRY WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS OR WHO IS CAPABLE OF OBTAINING SECURITY CLEARANCE (SC LEVEL MINIMUM)

There may occasionally be a requirement to travel and work in Germany for short periods. There may also be a requirement for short periods of time to be spent working at customer sites. Shift working may also be required during integration testing of the simulator.