Lead Software Engineer – Autonomous Marine Systems

Holt Executive Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design and develop software solutions for autonomous systems in the marine and defence sectors. The role includes supporting project integration and collaborating with various experts. Candidates should have a degree in a related field and extensive Java experience. Flexible working options and a competitive salary are provided.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working options

Excellent professional development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software design and delivery.
• Knowledge of autonomous system architectures and the marine or defence domain.
• Strong understanding of software engineering processes, tools, and lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software for advanced autonomous systems.
• Support integration and delivery activities across engineering projects.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and domain experts.

Skills

Java development

Java build systems (e.g. Maven)

Experience with Atlassian toolset (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)

Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality principles

Education

Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline

Tools

Git version control

Job description

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design and develop software solutions for autonomous systems in the marine and defence sectors. The role includes supporting project integration and collaborating with various experts. Candidates should have a degree in a related field and extensive Java experience. Flexible working options and a competitive salary are provided.