Job Title: Contract Applications Developer C++ / Qt Location: Colchester Rate: £50 to £65 per hour (indicative outside IR35) Contract Length: 3 6 months Working Arrangements: On site presence required, with some flexibility depending on project phase An established technology business in Colchester is seeking an experienced Applications Developer to support a series of embedded, GUI driven software projects. This contract role sits within a multidisciplinary engineering team and focuses on delivering high quality application features, on screen display tools, and user facing interfaces using C++ and Qt, tightly integrated with embedded hardware.This role has an indicative outside IR35 determination, meaning we can accept candidates who wish to operate through their own Personal Service Company (PSC). You ll work across C++, Python, and Qt to develop robust, intuitive, and performance critical applications that interact directly with embedded systems. The environment is fast paced and collaborative, with a strong emphasis on clean code, hardware awareness, and reliable system behaviour. Key Responsibilities Develop and enhance GUI and application level features using C++ and Qt for embedded platforms. Build on screen display tools and front end components for hardware integrated applications. Contribute to Python based tooling, automation, and integration scripts. Collaborate with embedded engineers, product teams, and test to refine requirements and deliver high quality ..... full job details .....