Software Engineer

Synergize Consulting Ltd; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading defense firm based in Edinburgh seeks a Contract Software Engineer with expertise in C++ and Python or LUA for a six-month project. The role involves customizing game/simulation engines and collaborating with various engineering teams. Candidates must have experience in games or simulation development and ideally hold live security clearance. This position offers up to £50 per hour inside IR35 and is primarily onsite with some remote work opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven background in Games or Simulation development or similar.
• Strong C++ and Python/LUA experience.
• Experience with rapid prototyping under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrable experience working on security cleared projects.

Responsibilities

• Take the project from conception through to delivery.
• Customise game/simulation engines.
• Design and implement C++, Python and Lua systems.
• Support other divisions such as System Engineers and Software teams.

Skills

C++

Python

LUA

Games development

Simulation development

Prototyping

Security clearance

Job description

Contract Software Engineer (C++ and Python or LUA)

Edinburgh based (Predominately onsite with some remote working)

Must be eligible or hold security clearance (SC)

Up to £50 p/h Inside IR35

One of the U.K's leading defence primes are looking to onboard a Software Engineer on an initial Six-month contract basis to support an ongoing defence project. We are specifically looking for candidates with a background in simulation, games development or similar with live security clearance and are eligible to work on U.K eyes only projects.

Key skills

• Proven background in Games or Simulation development or similar
• Strong C++ and Python/LUA experience
• Rapid prototyping experience (Able to provide a prototype to present to stakeholders in tight deadlines)
• Engine exploitation - Profiling, optimisation and customer module/plug in development
• Demonstratable experience working on security cleared projects
• Any experience with 3D modelling, HLA/DIS and UX/Human Factors would be an advantage
• Eligible or hold live SC clearance
• Any experience working within a regulated industry would be a bonus

Key responsibilities

• Take the project from conception through to delivery
• Customise game/simulation engines
• Design and implement C++, Python and Lua systems
• Support other divisions such as System Engineers, Software teams, HF designers and other IT divisions.