Junior Software Engineer

ITSS Recruitment Ltd; Greater Lincolnshire; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

25 days holiday

Job summary

ITSS Recruitment Ltd is assisting a Defence/Search & Rescue organisation near Lincolnshire to hire a Junior Software Engineer. You'll work in a small team with opportunities to learn across the full development lifecycle.

Proficiency in C++ or C# is desired, with interest in Unreal Engine/Unity, OpenGL/WebGL/DirectX and DevOps. Hybrid working environment; UK residency required.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge in C++ or C#, with enthusiasm to learn more.
• Interest in defence/secure software development and simulation.
• Ability to work well in a small, collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all stages of software development from conception to launch.
• Collaborate with engineers, testers and product owners on a range of tasks.

Skills

C++

C#

DevOps

GitHub

Simulation

Unreal Engine

Unity

OpenGL/WebGL/DirectX

SDLC

Tools

GitHub

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

Junior or Graduate Software Engineer - Hybrid - Defence Sector - C++ or C# - Up to 30K + Bonus + 25 days holiday - Lincolnshire

We are looking for a highly motivated Junior or Graduate Software Engineer to join an award winning Defence and Search & Rescue organisation with offices just outside of Lincoln. The technical team consists of 15 and is comprised of Software Engineer, Software Testers, Product owners and Support.

They are a big believer in sharing thoughts and encouraging and supporting innovation and creativity. The Junior Software Engineer will also be given the chance to be involved in all aspects of the process, from conception through to completion and launch. The environment is relaxed yet professional and will provide the opportunity to design and develop code for technically complex Defence solutions.

Junior Software Engineer Tech Stack:

• C++ or C#
• DevOps, GitHub
• GitHub
• Simulation
• Unreal Engine or Unity
• Graphical Languages - OpenGL, WebGL, DirectX
• Software development lifecycle and methodologies

We are not expecting the Junior Software Engineer to be an expert in all the technologies above, just a strong basis knowledge and passion to learn more!

You will be an enthusiastic Junior Software Engineer, a good communicator and have a natural desire to create amazing code. The successful Junior Software Engineer should have strong problem solving abilities, organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

Due to the nature of the position it's required for the Junior Software Engineer to be a UK National for government security vetting. This includes a minimum of 5 years consecutive UK residency.