Software Engineer

hackajob; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Software Engineer with C++ expertise to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge defence projects, developing innovative software solutions that meet user expectations and adhere to formal constraints. You'll be part of a collaborative community, where continuous improvement and innovation are encouraged. With flexible working options and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Company-funded flexible benefits

Above average employer pension contributions

Annual bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

12 flexi days

Diversity and inclusion network groups

Qualifications

• Experience in C++ software development for various applications.
• Familiarity with tools for embedded development and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative software solutions for defence projects.
• Collaborate with a team of software engineers to create market-leading products.

Skills

C++ software development

Development of new applications

Embedded development

Windows & Linux applications

Iterative development lifecycles (Agile)

Jira / DevOps

Job description

hackajob is collaborating with Leonardo to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role.

The Opportunity

Are you a Software Engineer with C++ experience looking for your next challenge?

Here at Leonardo, we are on the hunt for talented software engineers to support our Integrated Sensors & Protection (ISP) line of business, working on a range of defence projects. Direct industry experience is not required, we are happy to explore all backgrounds and help develop all our software engineers.

What You Will Do

We want to develop a new generation of features and capabilities using innovative software solutions and we need you to create them. You will be a key part in a community of world-class software engineers who will continuously improve, collaborate and innovate with other engineers to create market-leading products within the defence industry.

What We Are Looking For

• Understanding and knowledge of one or more of the following:
• C++ software development
• Development of new applications to meet user expectations and within formal constraints.
• Familiarity with the tools and approaches to embedded development.
• Experience with developing Windows & Linux applications.
• Experience of using Iterative development lifecycles (for example tailored Agile.)
• Experience using tools associated with Iterative development lifecycles (Jira / DevOps.)
• Familiarity with development to design and coding standards.
  
  

What You Will Get

• Flexible working: We offer our employees the time and flexibility they need to enjoy a balanced life through flexible hours and part time options
• Flexible benefits: Our company-funded approach to flexible benefits allows employees to make choices appropriate for them. Each employee has access to a wide choice of lifestyle, health and wellbeing options best suited to their individual lifestyle goals.
• Above average employer pension contributions
• Annual bonus
• Annual leave: We offer 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and 12 flexi days
• Network groups : To demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion we have network groups for
• Carers (employees who care for someone who is either older, disabled or seriously ill)
• Enable (supporting people with disabilities)
• Equalise (development of a gender balanced workforce)
• Pride (promoting equality for all LGBTQ+ individuals)
• We also work in partnership with AFBE (Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers).
  
  

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance, please visit - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Leonardo is a leader in Electronics and developing advanced multi-domain technological solutions (Air, Land, Sea, Space and Cyber) for security within and beyond national borders. Our Sensors and Protection teams are based primarily at our Basildon and Southampton centres and are developing software solutions using a wide range to tools and methods.

Primary Location:

GB - Basildon

Contract Type

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid