Senior Software Engineer

Capgemini Engineering; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their High Integrity Software team in London. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in safety-critical software development, strong technical leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex projects. Competitive compensation and a diverse work environment are offered, with opportunities to work on award-winning projects that prioritize safety and efficiency.

Benefits

Open access to digital learning platforms

Diverse employee networks

Recognition as one of the World's most Ethical companies

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of safety-critical software development life cycle.
• Experience in at least one relevant market: aerospace, automotive, etc.
• Experience with standards like DO-178, ISO 61508.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of safety-critical software projects.
• Shape technical strategy for projects.
• Mentor junior staff and enhance their skills.

Skills

Safety-critical software development

Requirements engineering

Technical leadership

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Computer Science degree

Job description

Senior Software Engineer

Company: Capgemini Engineering

Location: London, United Kingdom

Type: Permanent

Posted On: 2025-11-02

Job ID: 23377101

Employment Type: Full time

Salary: Competitive

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world's most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life‑saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries.

Your Role

Capgemini are looking for a senior software engineer to join our High Integrity Software team. Our team develops software for safety‑related and critical applications in the Aerospace, Defence, Rail, Automotive and Energy sectors, often related to critical national infrastructure. Our industry award‑winning projects make step changes in operational efficiency and safety in their domain and are highly respected by our customers. You will join a diverse team of excellent and experienced engineers who are committed to ensuring our projects meet our customers' high expectations.

Your Profile

Essential

• Strong knowledge of the whole safety‑critical software development life cycle.
• Extended expertise in either requirements, development or test.
• Experience in at least one of the following markets: aerospace, transport, defence, rail, automotive.
• Experience of applying relevant standards such as 61508, 50128, 26262, 00‑55, ED‑109, DO‑178 etc.
• Track record of the technical leadership of high‑value software development projects.
• Experience in leading people, building careers and capability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly build rapport with others.
• Self‑motivated and able to use initiative.
• Organised, good time management and prioritisation.
• Methodical approach to work, with good attention to details and strong logic and reasoning skills.

Desirable

• Degree qualified in software engineering or related/relevant subject.
• Chartered Engineer and member of the IEEE or BCS.
• Knowledge and experience in static analysis techniques.

Education

• Computer Science degree, or other scientific degree with software element.

Your Role

You will take on lead roles in the development of our safety‑critical software. This may be setting direction for a customer in a small, high‑value consultancy job or assuming a lead role development or test role in one of our large software development projects. Depending on your particular area of strength your responsibilities might include:

• Shaping technical strategy on bids and projects basing your approach on our standard life‑cycle model, extensive quality management system and development toolset and techniques.
• Taking lead consultancy roles to shape how our customers approach their software challenges.
• Taking a lead in the generation of software requirements, architecture and design.
• Taking a lead in the development of software and systems.
• Taking a lead in the testing of software and systems.
• Working with the safety team to provide evidence against the relevant standards.
• Line managing and/or mentoring junior staff and support their competency growth.
• Being an advocate for our correctness‑by‑construction approach both internally within our business and externally with our clients.
• Work with our market sales teams to support bidding for new projects.

Need to Know

Capgemini is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. This role may require obtaining the relevant level of security clearance. Join us to develop and enhance your career while working on industry award‑winning projects that make step changes in operational efficiency and safety.

What You'll Love About Working Here

• Open access to digital learning platforms.
• Active employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion like OutFront, CapAbility or Women@Capgemini.
• A work environment recognized by Ethisphere as one of the World's most Ethical companies.

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55‑year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end‑to‑end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.