Experienced Software Developer

KBR Careers; Leatherhead; Presencial; GBP 65 000 - 95 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary reviews

25 days holiday

Company pension

Private healthcare

Bonus scheme

Cycle to work

Rail ticket loan

Resumo da oferta

You will design and implement robust software in Java and C++, collaborating with scientists and engineers to deliver scalable software for advanced research and decision-making, while developing your leadership capabilities over time.

Qualificações

• Professional experience developing software in Java and C++.
• Experience with object-oriented design and modular architectures.
• Familiarity with Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience across the full software development lifecycle including testing and maintenance.
• Knowledge of testing techniques and writing reliable, maintainable code.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills for client/stakeholder work.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software components using Java and C++, focusing on robustness and performance.
• Implement and extend code interacting with a flexible integration framework for solver coupling and data exchange.
• Collaborate with clients, domain scientists, and engineers, often on-site, to translate requirements into software solutions.
• Contribute to software architecture evolution, balancing performance, scalability and maintainability.
• Write clean, well-documented, testable code following scientific software development practices.
• Mentor junior developers and support in planning and delivery of project work.
• Support client relationships and contribute to proposals and business development.

Conhecimentos

Java

C++

OO design

Analytical thinking

Client engagement

Team collaboration

Formação académica

UK nationality (clearance eligibility)

Ferramentas

Git

CI/CD

JUnit

Google Test

Fortran 90

SQL

Java Spring

Descrição da oferta de emprego

INTEREST

Are you a software developer who enjoys solving complex problems and wants to grow into a technical leadership role? This position sits within Frazer-Nash Consultancy's Software and Digital Architecture capability, where software underpins our ability to deliver high-impact solutions to critical national challenges. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team working at the intersection of software engineering, numerical modelling, and domain science. Our teams collaborate closely with clients, scientists, and engineers to build robust, scalable software that supports advanced research and operational decision-making. In the near to medium term, this role involves significant on-site working with a client in the Basingstoke area, giving you direct exposure to real-world problems and stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to deepen their technical knowledge while developing the skills needed to mentor others, influence technical direction, and lead work packages or projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software components using Java and C++, with a focus on robustness, performance, and maintainability.
• Implement and extend code that interacts with a flexible integration framework for solver coupling and data exchange.
• Work closely with clients, domain scientists, and computational engineers - often on-site to understand requirements and translate them into effective software solutions.
• Contribute to defining and evolving software architecture, balancing performance, scalability, and long-term maintainability.
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code in line with scientific software development best practices.
• Participate regularly in code reviews, debugging sessions, and performance profiling to improve code quality across the team.
• Support and mentor junior developers through technical guidance, constructive review, and knowledge sharing.
• Over time, take on increasing responsibility for guiding technical direction and contributing to the planning, delivery and management of project work.
• Help develop client relationships and contribute to development of new business, such as through writing effective proposals.
• Thrive in a consultancy environment solving real-world, high-consequence challenges.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Professional experience developing software in Java and C++.
• Practical experience applying object-oriented design principles and modular software architectures.
• Familiarity with collaborative development practices, including Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience working across the full software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of software testing techniques and a commitment to writing reliable, maintainable code.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• The confidence and communication skills to work directly with clients and technical stakeholders.
• Sole UK nationality, due to the nature of the work.

Desirable experience includes:

• Experience writing unit tests using JUnit and Google Test Frameworks.
• Solid understanding of numerical methods and scientific computing principles.
• Background in physics, applied mathematics, or engineering.
• Experience in development with Fortran 90.
• Experience in SQL database development.
• Experience using the Java Spring framework.
• Experience working in the defence sector.

Due to the nature of the work that Frazer-Nash Consultancy undertake, candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary with yearly reviews
• 25 days holiday + the opportunity to buy 5 days
• A company that has its heart in the right place and a welcoming work culture
• Happy to talk flexible working
• Enhanced parental benefits
• Company pension scheme
• Targeted professional development
• Life assurance
• Private healthcare membership
• Bonus scheme linked into company performance
• Paid membership fees to a professional institution
• Support in attaining professional membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season rail ticket loan

And further optional benefits you can tailor to your personal requirements

Frazer-Nash is a leading systems, engineering and technology company. We help organisations deliver innovative engineering and technology solutions to make lives safe, secure, sustainable, and affordable. With over 1000 employees, we work from a network of nine UK and four Australian locations. Our people apply their expertise to develop, enhance and protect our clients' critical assets, systems and processes. We use our skills and talents to ensure a sustainable future for society. Our work helps deliver a safe and secure world, where natural resources are conserved, and clean energy is available to all. And we focus on actions to reduce climate change; supporting rapid and far-reaching transformations in the delivery of energy, security, industry, and transport.

At the heart of our business are a set of self-defined core values. These are part of our DNA and we're committed to upholding them - internally as part of our Frazer-Nash family; the way we work with our customers; and when we engage with the wider world.

We care

At Frazer-Nash, we care about each other; always looking to collaborate and see things from the other person's point of view

We offer mutual support, learn from one another, and work as a team to deliver the best results

Everyone has a voice, and we all make the time to listen

We will work with openness and collaborate effectively - thinking about our clients and our people, and responding to their needs

We care about the difference we make to the wider world

We are trusted

Effective collaboration is founded upon trust. We earn the trust of our customers and colleagues by delivering on the commitments we have made to them.

We deliver success

We deliver value and success to our customers and to our business. We continually strive to be the best at what we do. We want to do things that matter

We seek out interesting and satisfying work that helps makes a difference in society. By making a difference to today, we benefit the world of tomorrow – so we can all go home each day knowing that we've done something that really mattered.