Lead Microsoft Software Engineer - R&D (Hybrid, UK)

General Dynamics UK Limited; Oakdale; Hybrid; GBP 59,200 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compressed nine-day fortnight

Personalized career development plan

Flexible working environment

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm in the UK is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead Research and Development projects in tactical communications. The role requires strong skills in Microsoft technologies, C#, and knowledge of full development lifecycles. Candidates should be able to work individually and lead a team, with hybrid working available. The salary ranges from £59,200 to £75,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Windows Operating System architecture.
• Recent experience developing software applications within a software team.
• Familiarity with containerisation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project delivery through the full development and test lifecycle.
• Work collaboratively with engineers from several functions.
• Elicit requirements, design, implement tests and deliver projects.

Skills

Microsoft Windows Platform development

C# (including WPF and .Net)

Containerisation and virtualisation strategies

Development lifecycle experience

Tools

Microsoft Visual Studio

DevOps practices

Job description

A leading defense technology firm in the UK is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead Research and Development projects in tactical communications. The role requires strong skills in Microsoft technologies, C#, and knowledge of full development lifecycles. Candidates should be able to work individually and lead a team, with hybrid working available. The salary ranges from £59,200 to £75,000 depending on experience.