Principal Software Engineer | Essex

Manpower UK Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense organization is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join their Essex site on a hybrid basis. The role includes deriving software requirements, producing deliverable solutions, and leading technical reviews. Ideal candidates will have strong programming experience, knowledge of UML, and a BEng/BSc in a relevant field. The salary is up to £80k plus a bonus.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with at least one high level programming language.
• Considerable experience with high-level design methodologies.
• Good knowledge of software lifecycle models like Waterfall and Agile.

Responsibilities

• Derive and maintain software requirements from systems requirements.
• Produce maintainable software designs meeting requirements.
• Support teams development to enhance skills.

Skills

High level programming language experience

Knowledge of UML

Software lifecycle knowledge

Understanding of configuration management

Education

BEng/BSc in Computer Science or relevant Engineering field

Job description

Job Title: Principal Software Engineer
Employer: Manpower UK Ltd
Location: Essex, United Kingdom
Salary:
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference Number: 23643_224379289

Job Details:

Principal Software Engineer Great Baddow(Chelmsford)-Hybrid working role Up to 80k + 10-20% Bonus

My client a multinational Aerospace & Defence organisation are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join their Great Baddow site working on a hybrid basis.

What you’ll be doing:

• Derive and maintain a set of software requirements from a baseline set of systems requirements
• Produce and maintain a software design to meet a set of software requirements
• Use a software design to produce a deliverable software solution
• Undertake peer reviews or checking/verification of peers’ solutions across Maritime Services
• Undertake technical reviews, verify and authorise software engineering designs
• Act as an Engineering technical lead for a software solution at a sub-system level
• Maintain a software solution to address reported defects and/or add new functionality
• Support the development of individuals and teams to enhance skills and competencies
• Produce or assist in the creation of software estimates for sub-systems

Your skills and experiences:

• Strong experience of using at least one high level programming language
• Considerable experience of using a high-level design methodology – knowledge of UML
• Strong experience of all aspects of the software lifecycle and good knowledge of software lifecycle models (e.g. Waterfall, Agile)
• Have a BEng/BSc in Computer Science or other relevant Engineering or Numerate subject (technology, engineering or science related discipline)
• Have good knowledge of appropriate software standards (e.g. ISO/IEC/IEE 12207)
• Knowledge of Ada95(Desirable)
• Have a CEng or equivalent level of capability or working towards CEng status(Desirable)
• Have a comprehensive understanding of configuration management and experience of a configuration management tool
• An understanding of model-based techniques is advantageous

To hear more and apply please send your CV to Peter Bibby on the email address below