We're looking for an experienced Windows C++ Software Engineer for a contract role on a mature Windows desktop application used in scientific instrumentation. You'll work on both new features and day-to-day maintenance, alongside UX designers and applications specialists. Debugging existing code is a core part of the job, not a side task. From day one you'll need to investigate issues raised from the field and in-house, including: * Opening and analysing Windows crash dumps * Matching PDB symbol files to the correct build * Using Visual Studio and/or WinDbg to read call stacks and find the failing code * Diagnosing problems such as access violations, memory leaks, version or DLL mismatches, and threading or deadlock issues * Fixing the root cause and verifying the fix in a large legacy codebase You'll also build and maintain features in C++/MFC, with some C#/.NET where needed. The contract has been determined as inside IR35 and offers a day rate of £550 p/day on an initial 6 month contract with potential to extend. What you'll need - C++ Software Engineer * Strong recent C++ on Windows (10+ years ideal) * Hands-on MFC experience * Recent, practical experience debugging Windows applications with crash dumps and PDBs (Visual Studio and/or WinDbg) * Comfortable working in a large existing codebase, not only greenfield work Desirable Experience - C++ Software Engineer * MVVM * C# / .NET * Azure DevOps and Git * Familiarity with Agile ways of working * Hardware control or instrument software * Image processing Location Cambridge, with part-remote working. If you enjoy digging into hard Windows bugs as much as shipping new features, this will be a good fit. ----- 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
C++ Software Engineer (C++ / MFC) – Contract in Cambridge employer: ripple
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