We have an opportunity for a Contract C++ Software Engineer with deep expertise in Windows desktop development to join a multi-site engineering team working on complex hardware control systems.

The contract has been determined as inside IR35 and offers a day rate of £525 - £550 p/day on an initial 6 month contract with potential to extend.

Hybrid working is required so you should be capable of being onsite in the Cambridge area for at least 2-3 days per week.

The Role

You will contribute to the design, ongoing development, and maintenance of a flagship control software platform, working alongside cross-site teams in the UK and Europe.

• Design and maintain desktop control software using C++ / MFC (alongside C#/.NET elements).
• Work with UX designers and application specialists to ensure high software usability.
• Maintain complete software documentation, change control, and version tracking standards.
• Work in an Agile environment with Azure DevOps, Git, and Visual Studio.

Key Requirements

• Advanced C++ & MFC Experience - Extensive commercial background building complex Windows desktop applications.
• Architecture & Patterns - Demonstrated proficiency using architectural patterns such as MVVM.
• Modern Windows Tooling - Deep familiarity with Windows 11 development, Azure DevOps, Git, and Visual Studio.

Desirable Skills

• Hands-on exposure to hardware control, image processing, or ML/AI.
• C# / .NET working knowledge.
• Background in software architecture or technical leadership.

Apply as soon as possible to be contacted with further information and a confidential discussion.

Ripple Recruitment is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. My client is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Due to high volumes of interest, we can only respond to shortlisted applicants.