Senior Software Engineer

Experis - ManpowerGroup; England; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultant is seeking a SC Cleared Senior Software Engineer in the UK to modernise critical systems for maritime test and evaluation. You will be responsible for supporting the development of real-time software solutions, leading technical tasks, and ensuring code standards are met. The ideal candidate has strong programming skills in C++ or Java, experience in complex systems, and excellent communication skills. This role offers competitive daily rates and a chance to work on cutting-edge projects.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage complex projects.
• Extensive software development experience in complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance and development of new systems.
• Design, develop, integrate, test and deliver complex software solutions.
• Lead technical tasks and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

C++ or Java programming

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

BitBucket

Job description

Job Title: SC Cleared Senior Software Engineer

Location: Farnborough, Malvern or Portsmouth

Duration: 6 months with possible extension

Rate: Up to £820 per day via an approved umbrella company

Must be willing and eligible to go through the SC Clearance process

Are you a talented and motivated Software Engineer with a passion for delivering innovative solutions? Our client, a reputable organisation supporting maritime test and evaluation facilities, is hiring for a Senior Software Engineer to join their dynamic engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on modernising critical systems and contribute to cutting-edge projects in a collaborative environment.

What you\'ll be doing

• Supporting the maintenance and development of new systems to enhance maritime test and evaluation capabilities.
• Designing, developing, integrating, testing, and delivering complex real-time software solutions.
• Leading technical tasks and collaborating effectively with stakeholders, colleagues, and customers.
• Ensuring coding standards are maintained through code reviews and static analysis.
• Managing change control and configuration management processes.

What you\'ll bring

• Strong problem-solving and engineering skills with a solid understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Experience in C++ or Java programming on Linux or Windows platforms.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage complex projects.
• Knowledge of coding standards, change control, and configuration management systems.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of working effectively in diverse teams and with stakeholders.

Desirable skills

• Experience in defence or related sectors.
• Knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP) and Data Distribution Service (DDS).
• Java GUI programming experience.
• Familiarity with Agile practices such as Scrum, CI/CD, TDD, BDD.
• Experience with Atlassian tools like Jira, Confluence, and BitBucket.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Extensive software development experience in complex systems.

Join our client\'s team and be part of innovative projects that make a real difference. If you meet these criteria and are ready for your next challenge, we\'d love to hear from you!

Apply now to take the next step in your career.