[Hiring] Senior C++ Developer @Instil Software Ltd

Role Description

We are looking for a Senior C++ Developer with strong experience in Linux-based development environments and Microservices architecture. This role involves designing and building high-performance, scalable services in a distributed system, with a focus on reliability, maintainability, and performance on an embedded device.

• Design, implement, and maintain C++ services in a microservices-based architecture.
• Develop and debug software in Linux environments, including scripting and system-level programming.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define APIs, service contracts, and deployment strategies.
• Optimize system performance and ensure high availability in distributed systems.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions.
• Ensure compliance with security, quality, and performance standards.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in C++ (C++14/17/20).
• Experience developing and debugging in Linux environments (e.g., shell scripting, system calls, process/thread management).
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and service orchestration.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker).
• Familiarity with inter-process communication (IPC), message queues, and gRPC.
• Proficiency in version control (Git) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Experience with other languages (e.g., Python, Go).
• Strong analytical and debugging skills.

Location Requirements

• This role is fully remote within the UK. Therefore, candidates can be based anywhere in the United Kingdom.