Senior Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to join a high-performing team in Bolton, contributing to advanced defence projects. This role offers exposure to a variety of sub-systems, enhancing your understanding of software integration within a critical defence ecosystem. With a focus on C++ and C#, and guided by Agile methodologies, you will play a key role in end-to-end software development. This is your chance to make a real impact in the industry while enjoying a supportive working environment with excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced pension

Annual leave

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in software engineering principles.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and C#.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support software solutions for defence systems.
• Collaborate with a team to gather requirements and design solutions.

Skills

C++

C#

Agile methodologies

Software engineering principles

Automated testing

Job description

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Senior Software Engineer – Bolton – On-Site

Salary - £40,000 - £65,000 (Bonus, enhanced pension & annual leave)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join a growing, high-performing team in Bolton, developing cutting-edge software solutions that underpin mission-critical defence systems. This role offers a unique chance to contribute to some of the most complex and advanced defence projects in the UK, making a real difference within the industry our client has a proven track-record as an excellent place to work with fantastic career progression opportunities.

Due to the nature of projects this role will be On-site, 5 days per week and our client has invested heavily at their facility to enhance the working experience. Please note that all candidates would undergo BPSS checks if successful.

The Senior Software Engineer will:

Play a vital role in the development and support of software solutions that are central to defence delivery systems. Working within a collaborative team of 5–7 engineers, the role involves end-to-end software development—from requirement gathering and design through to integration and support.

This is not just about coding one element in isolation. Engineers in this position gain exposure to a wide range of sub-systems, enabling a deep understanding of how software integrates within a larger defence ecosystem.

Technologies used include C++ and C#, with Agile methodologies (Scrum) guiding the development process. Engineers will also have the opportunity to contribute to software integration, delivery, and ongoing support within high-assurance environments.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• A solid foundation in software engineering principles and their application across systems
• Strong proficiency in C++ and C#
• Familiarity with Agile development practices, particularly Scrum
• Understanding of the full software development lifecycle
• Experience with Windows OS lockdown and automated testing is beneficial

Candidates with varied experience levels are encouraged to apply—what matters most is a passion for software development and a desire to work on impactful, real-world systems.