Senior 62304 Software Cosnultant

Hybrid Contract Opportunity – Senior C/C++ / Cython Software Developer (IEC 62304)

Location: Kent (Hybrid – Majority Remote)

Contract Type: Outside IR35

Start: April (Interviews from first week of April)

Rate: High, competitive day rate (DOE)

The Opportunity

We’re partnering with an innovative, Kent-based client at the forefront of life-saving medical device technology. They are seeking an experienced Software Developer with strong C/C++ and Python expertise to join on a high-value contract basis.

This is a hybrid role with predominantly home-based working, offering the chance to contribute to meaningful, real-world healthcare solutions while maintaining flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software in C/C++ and Python
• Work within IEC 62304-compliant environments for medical device software
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, hardware, and QA
• Contribute to architecture decisions and technical strategy
• Ensure software meets stringent safety, regulatory, and performance standards
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation processes

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience in C and C++ development (Python is also beneficial)
• Proven experience working under IEC 62304 (medical device software lifecycle standard)
• Familiarity with embedded systems or low-level software development
• Experience with regulated environments (medical, aerospace, automotive, etc.)
• Solid understanding of software validation, verification, and documentation

Desirable

• Experience with risk management standards (ISO 14971)
• Knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS)
• Exposure to hardware/software integration
• Prior contract experience in Outside IR35 engagements

What’s on Offer

• Outside IR35 contract with a highly competitive day rate
• Hybrid working model – majority remote with occasional Kent site visits
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge, life-saving technology
• Collaborative and mission-driven engineering team

Interview Process

• Interviews are being scheduled from the first week of April
• Streamlined process with quick turnaround for decision-making

Apply Now

If you're a skilled developer looking to make a tangible impact while enjoying flexibility and excellent contract terms, we’d love to hear from you.