Lead Software Developer

Matchtech; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment company is seeking a Lead Software Developer to join their team in Gloucester. This hybrid position requires strong skills in C++ and C#, as well as experience in leading software development teams. The role involves developing innovative defence systems and offers a company bonus, pension contributions, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Company bonus up to 21%

Pension contributions up to 14%

Enhanced parental leave options

Subsidised meals and free parking

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience leading software development teams focusing on synthetic environments.
• Strong background in C# and C++ with problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with simulation standards (DIS and HLA) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop synthetic environments using C/C++, C#, and Linux.
• Provide technical leadership and project management.
• Support the full product life cycle including training capabilities.

Skills

C++

C#

Technical Leadership

Communication Skills

Real-time software development

Job description

Our client is currently seeking a Lead Software Developer to join their team in either Hertfordshire or Bristol. This permanent position involves dynamic (hybrid) working, with 3-4 days per week required on-site due to workload classification.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Leads, Simulation Architects, and the wider project team to develop synthetic environments using C/C++, C#, and Linux.
• Provide technical leadership, project management, and team building in the development of defence systems and system architectures.
• Support the full product life cycle, including visualisations, demonstrations, verification & validation, and training capability.
• Drive technical innovation in systems engineering through synthetic environments and advanced visualisation techniques such as AR/VR.
• Develop new, innovative capabilities to support weapon systems development for both domestic and international customers.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading software development teams and advancing technical development of synthetic environments/simulation components.
• Strong background in software development with C# and C++, with the ability to solve complex problems.
• Open approach to software development, as applications may span multiple projects, requiring strong communication skills.
• Experience with real-time software development and simulation standards (DIS and HLA) is advantageous, but not essential.

Benefits

• Company bonus of up to 21% of base salary, dependant on company performance.
• Pension with maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%.
• Enhanced parental leave options, including up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
• Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals and free car parking.
• Career progression, training, and development opportunities.

If you are an adaptable and creative software engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to lead a team and work on advanced defence systems, we encourage you to apply now!