Principal Software Engineer

Copello; Thatcham; In loco; GBP 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Copello is seeking a senior software engineer to lead architecture, design and delivery of embedded and application software for high-stakes cyber and defence programmes. You will mentor engineers, conduct technical reviews, and shape best practices across the software lifecycle.

You will define system-level software requirements, apply OO design and SOLID principles, and drive TDD/BDD, CI/CD and secure software development. Eligibility for SC/DV clearance is required.

Competenze

• Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Strong experience in embedded software development (Bare Metal, RTOS, Linux).
• C and C++ programming experience with solid understanding of lifecycles and best practices.
• Experience with Object-Oriented Design, Design Patterns and SOLID principles.
• Software testing, verification and design-for-test experience.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain SC and DV Security Clearance.

Mansioni

• Lead the architecture, design, development, testing and delivery of high-quality software solutions.
• Define software requirements and architectures from system-level requirements.
• Develop embedded and application software using modern engineering principles and object-oriented design.
• Drive best practice across TDD, BDD, CI/CD, DevSecOps and secure software development.
• Produce technical estimates, proposals and bid responses, balancing performance, cost and schedule requirements.
• Mentor and coach engineers, conduct technical reviews and contribute to the Software Community of Practice.
• Provide technical leadership on complex programmes and support continuous improvement across tools, processes and methodologies.
• Line management responsibility for up to 5 engineers.

Conoscenze

Embedded software development

C and C++

Software engineering lifecycles

Object-Oriented Design

SOLID principles

Software testing

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics or Computer Science (or equivalent)

Master's degree in a relevant discipline

Strumenti

CI/CD

Version control

Automated testing frameworks

UML

SysML

DOORS

Enterprise Architect

Descrizione del lavoro

Join a high-performing Cyber team delivering cutting-edge research, development and production programmes valued from thousands to multi-million-pound contracts. You'll provide technical leadership across the full software lifecycle, leading the design and delivery of embedded and application software while mentoring engineers and shaping best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, development, testing and delivery of high-quality software solutions.
• Define software requirements and architectures from system-level requirements.
• Develop embedded and application software using modern engineering principles and object-oriented design.
• Drive best practice across TDD, BDD, CI/CD, DevSecOps and secure software development.
• Produce technical estimates, proposals and bid responses, balancing performance, cost and schedule requirements.
• Mentor and coach engineers, conduct technical reviews and contribute to the Software Community of Practice.
• Provide technical leadership on complex programmes and support continuous improvement across tools, processes and methodologies.
• Line management responsibility for up to 5 engineers.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Strong experience in one or more of:
  • Embedded software development (Bare Metal, RTOS, Linux)
  • Embedded Linux applications, kernel or driver development
  • C and C++
• Solid understanding of software engineering lifecycles and best practices.
• Experience with Object-Oriented Design, Design Patterns and SOLID principles.
• Software testing, verification and design-for-test experience.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain SC and DV Security Clearance.

Desirable Experience

• Rust, JavaScript, Node.js or React.
• TCP/IP and communications protocols.
• CI/CD, version control and automated testing frameworks.
• UML, SysML, DOORS, Enterprise Architect or RSA.
• Knowledge of MISRA and secure coding standards.
• Master's degree in a relevant discipline.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced software engineer looking to take technical ownership of complex cyber and defence programmes while developing the next generation of engineering talent.