Software Engineer

Russell Taylor Group Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a DV Cleared Senior Software Engineer for a 12-month contract in Aldermaston. You will take ownership of Siemens PLC solutions in a secure environment, designing and programming systems from scratch while leading software projects. Candidates must have active DV clearance and experience in on-site commissioning. This role offers competitive rates, working primarily on-site with a strong focus on high-security projects.

Benefits

£650 to £750 per day

Outside IR35

12-month contract

4-5 days onsite per week

Work on high-security projects

Qualifications

• Active DV clearance is essential for this role.
• Strong experience in programming Siemens PLCs from scratch is required.
• Experience in on-site commissioning and testing of PLC systems is needed.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Siemens PLC systems from scratch.
• Lead all software activities on an assigned project.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers.

Skills

Siemens PLC programming

On-site commissioning

Technical leadership

Client communication

Education

Degree-level qualification in engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

DV Cleared Senior Software Engineer

Aldermaston - Onsite
12-month contract | Outside IR35

Are you a DV cleared Software Engineer who can take full ownership of software delivery on site? Do you enjoy building Siemens PLC solutions from scratch in secure, regulated environments? Looking for a long-term contract with a strong on-site engineering focus?

What’s in it for you

• £650 to £750 per day
• Outside IR35
• 12-month contract
• 4‑5 days onsite per week
• Work on high‑security, technically challenging projects

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing and programming Siemens PLC systems from scratch
• Leading all software activities on an assigned project
• Configuring Siemens PLCs, HMIs and associated networks
• Producing on‑site test documentation and supporting FATs and SATs
• Carrying out on‑site testing and commissioning of PLC systems
• Acting as the technical interface with the client during delivery
• Providing technical leadership, mentoring and support to other engineers
• Ensuring software delivery meets programme, budget and quality requirements

About the role

You’ll be based on site in Aldermaston, working within a highly secure defence environment on mission‑critical control system projects.

Qualifications

• Active DV clearance (essential)
• Strong experience programming Siemens PLCs from scratch
• Background in on‑site commissioning and testing of PLC systems
• Experience working in secure or regulated environments
• Ability to technically lead software activities and support junior engineers
• Confident communicator, comfortable working directly with clients
• Degree‑level qualification in a relevant engineering discipline (or equivalent experience)

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