Senior Software Developer

ECM Selection (Holdings) Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence and security firm is seeking a skilled software engineer to develop complex systems and algorithms. The role involves creating innovative solutions in a multi-disciplinary team, mentoring junior engineers, and requires UK citizenship and residency for at least 10 years. The position offers a competitive remuneration package along with performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Generous employer contribution pensions

Annual performance-related bonuses

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Candidates must secure Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.
• Commercial-grade experience developing complex systems required.
• Strong academic background necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated solutions for security and defence challenges.
• Create innovative image and signal processing algorithms.
• Design user interfaces for electronic devices.
• Collaboration and mentoring of junior team members is expected.

Skills

C/C++ systems development

Web UI technologies (HTML, JavaScript)

Linux systems familiarity

Strong communication skills

Education

1st or 2:1 degree or PhD in a numerate subject

A’s in Maths and Physics at A Level

Job description

Overview

Solving varied real-world defence and security challenges through software

Please note, candidates are required to secure Developed Vetting (DV) clearance for this role. This requires you to be a British citizen and have resided in the UK for at least 10 years.

Responsibilities

• Join a multi-disciplinary team developing integrated solutions to tough problems in the security and defence sectors.
• Develop innovative image and signal processing algorithms on top of specialist hardware, with potential optimization for low power environments.
• Adapt existing technologies to new sensor data and contribute to more sophisticated software projects in the cyber security industry.
• Create user interfaces for electronic devices using web technologies.
• Collaborate with other engineers and mentor junior team members; opportunities to lead and develop your own career goals.

Qualifications

• Commercial-grade experience developing and maintaining complex systems in C/C++
• Familiarity with web UI technologies (HTML, JavaScript, etc) and Linux systems
• Strong academic background including a 1st or 2:1 or PhD in a numerate subject and A’s in Maths and Physics at A Level
• Strong communication skills for client work and for mentoring and leading team members
• British citizenship and UK residency for at least 10 years

Working arrangements & Benefits

Due to the sensitive nature of much of the work you will perform you are required to be in the office every day; however, the company supports flexible working hours. The package includes a competitive remuneration package with generous employer contribution pensions and annual performance-related bonuses.

How to apply

Please apply (quoting ref: CV27324) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate.