Principal Software Engineer (Microsoft Stack) – Hybrid Lead

General Dynamics Missions System International; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to work on Research and Development projects in tactical communications. The role involves leading a team, overseeing the full development lifecycle, and requires strong proficiency in C# and Windows development. This position offers a flexible working environment and includes benefits such as a compressed nine-day fortnight and career development plans. Applicants must be eligible for UK Security clearance.

Benefits

Compressed nine-day fortnight

Personalized career development plan

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Strong Microsoft Windows Platform development experience.
• Recent experience developing C# software applications.
• Familiarity with containerisation and virtualisation strategies.
• Experience of full development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of engineers for project delivery.
• Oversee the full development and test lifecycle.
• Collaborate with engineers from different functions.

Skills

C#

Windows Operating System architecture

Docker

Continuous Integration

Agile

Python

Java

C / C++

Go

Systems Engineering

Job description

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to work on Research and Development projects in tactical communications. The role involves leading a team, overseeing the full development lifecycle, and requires strong proficiency in C# and Windows development. This position offers a flexible working environment and includes benefits such as a compressed nine-day fortnight and career development plans. Applicants must be eligible for UK Security clearance.