Back End Developer

Randstad UK
Charing Cross, 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
Senior

Job location

Remote
Charing Cross, 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.

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