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Skillfield is a specialist technology consultancy operating at the intersection of cyber, data, and AI. We partner with enterprise clients to protect, transform, and empower their organisations with forward-thinking solutions. Our reputation is built on outcomes, not effort.

The Opportunity

Contract - 12 months, with potential for extension

We’re seeking a Senior C++ Developer with strong systems-level experience to join our engineering team. This role is pivotal in maintaining and enhancing a complex codebase, resolving existing issues, and architecting new modules that support evolving business needs.

This is an ideal opportunity for a developer who thrives on debugging intricate systems, writing clean and performant code, and contributing to scalable software design.

What You’ll Do

- Investigate and resolve existing bugs and performance bottlenecks in a large-scale C++ system.
- Refactor legacy components to improve maintainability and reliability.
- Ensure code quality through rigorous testing and documentation.

Module Design & Development

- Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement new software modules.
- Translate technical requirements into robust, production-ready C++ implementations.
- Integrate new features seamlessly into existing architecture.
- Work closely with architects,



DevOps, and product teams to align on technical goals.
- Apply modern C++ standards and best practices (C++17/20) to ensure code efficiency and safety.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of development workflows and system observability.

What You’ll Bring

- Proven experience in C++ development for production systems.
- Strong understanding of memory management, multithreading, and performance tuning.
- Experience debugging complex systems and resolving critical issues.
- Familiarity with up-to-date C++ standards and STL.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Experience working in microservices or modular architectures is a plus.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidates will be required to sign a general NDA and, where applicable, per-project NDAs.

Why Join Skillfield?

- Be part of a team solving real-world, high-impact engineering challenges.
- Join a culture that values technical excellence, autonomy, and shared success.
- Enjoy flexibility, support, and performance-based recognition.

Ready to make a measurable impact?

Apply now and help us deliver impact that matters.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology and Consulting

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

Location

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Salary

A$100,000.00-A$110,000.00

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📌 Senior C++ Developer (Melbourne)
🏢 Skillfield
📍 Melbourne