Lead Software Developer

Innovate Recruitment Ltd; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom seeks a proactive Lead Software Developer to join a dynamic team in Gloucester. This hands-on technical leadership role involves delivering innovative end-to-end synthetic environments using C# and C++. The ideal candidate has experience leading development teams, a strong background in C# and C++, and a passion for simulation and synthetic environments. Don't miss your chance; apply now to be part of a groundbreaking technology journey.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Lead Software Engineer leading small development teams.
• Strong background in C# and C++.
• Passion for simulation and systems-of-systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development team in building advanced simulation and visualization solutions.
• Ensure the delivery of innovative synthetic environments.
• Work closely with Project Leads and Simulation Architects.

Skills

C#

C++

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Simulation and synthetic environments

Job description

Lead Software Developer WSS

Working Pattern: Hybrid 3 4 days on-site
Security Clearance: British Citizen

The Opportunity

My Client is looking for a proactive Lead Software Developer to join thier Weapon Systems Simulation & Experimentation (WSSE) team, delivering innovative end-to-end synthetic environments that represent complete weapon systems.

This is a hands‑on technical leadership role, combining software development, team leadership, and systems thinking. You ll work closely with Project Leads and Simulation Architects to develop advanced simulation and visualisation solutions using C# and C++.

From early concept experimentation and AR/VR visualisation through to in‑service support and training, WSSE plays a critical role across the full Company product lifecycle and you ll be at the heart of it.

What they are looking for

• Lead Software Engineer with experience leading small development teams
• Strong background in C# and C++, with a robust problem‑solving mindset
• Passion for simulation, synthetic environments, and systems‑of‑systems engineering
• Open, adaptable approach to building reusable software across multiple products
• Exposure to real‑time simulation, DIS/HLA (desirable, not essential)

Why Apply?

Join us on this journey of groundbreaking technology, as this continues to be a boundary pushing weapon system development programme, that has significant industry and customer engagement!

What Next?

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