Back End Developer
Randstad UK
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
2 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Temporary contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
SeniorJob location
Remote
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Tech stack
API
C++
Software Debugging
Job description
We're looking for an experienced Senior C++ Engineer to support our Playback Orchestration team during a critical migration phase. As we transition to a new orchestration system, your primary mission will be to help maintain and stabilise the existing platform-mitigating risk and ensuring smooth operation as we approach the final months of migration.
This is an opportunity to work closely with a highly collaborative, Sweden-based engineering team on widely-used, consumer-facing media experiences.
What You'll Do
- Support and maintain the current playback orchestration system during a high-impact migration.
- Investigate, debug, and resolve complex issues-triaging problems quickly and effectively.
- Work across multiple projects, adapting to shifting priorities and domains.
- Collaborate closely with engineers and stakeholders to ensure alignment and minimise wasted effort.
- Communicate technical insights clearly, simplifying complex concepts for non-technical audiences.
Requirements
- Senior-level C++ expertise with extensive industry experience.
- Strong debugging capabilities and a test-driven mindset.
- Familiarity with playback and orchestration APIs (highly preferred).
- Comfort navigating large, complex systems and shifting between contexts.
Essential Soft Skills
- Excellent communication skills-with the ability to distil complex domain information for stakeholders.
- A true team player who seeks input and leverages peer expertise.
- An overcommunicator who ensures alignment and clarity across teams.
Preferred Experience
- Recent experience with large-scale tech organisations for seamless onboarding.
- Background in consumer multimedia software (e.g., Netflix, Amazon).
- Experience with automotive infotainment or car software ecosystems (e.g., Volvo Cars).
- Experience with app marketplaces, orchestration logic, and/or content management (e.g., Peloton or similar platforms)., If you're a seasoned C++ engineer who thrives in complex systems, communicates with clarity, and enjoys variety in your day-to-day work, we'd love to hear from you.