Senior Software Engineer

ITSS Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

ITSS Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for a defence sector role near Lincolnshire, offering hybrid working. The position focuses on C++ or C# development within a collaborative, innovative team, using modern tools such as Unreal Engine or Unity and OpenGL/WebGL for simulation-based work.

You will contribute across the full software lifecycle from conception to launch, solve complex problems, communicate well within a small team, and meet the 5-year UK residency requirement

Qualifications

• Proven experience in C++ or C# software development for defence or simulation projects.
• Strong problem solving and teamwork skills.
• Ability to participate in all phases from conception to launch.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop code for technically complex defence solutions.
• Contribute across the full software lifecycle, from conception to deployment.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Skills

C++/C#

Simulation

Unreal Engine

OpenGL/WebGL/DirectX

Software Dev Lifecycle

Tools

GitHub

DevOps

Job description

Senior Software Engineer - Hybrid - Defence Sector - C++ or C# - Up to 60K - Lincolnshire

We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer to join an award winning Defence and Search & Rescue organisation with offices just outside of Lincoln. The technical team consists of 15 and is comprised of Software Engineer, Software Testers, Product owners and Support.

They are a big believer in sharing thoughts and encouraging and supporting innovation and creativity. The Software Engineer will also be given the chance to be involved in all aspects of the process, from conception through to completion and launch. The environment is relaxed yet professional and will provide the opportunity to design and develop code for technically complex Defence solutions.

Senior Software Engineer Tech Stack

• C++ or C#
• DevOps, GitHub
• GitHub
• Simulation
• Unreal Engine or Unity
• Graphical Languages - OpenGL, WebGL, DirectX
• Software development lifecycle and methodologies

We are not expecting the Senior Software Engineer to be an expert in all the technologies above, just a strong basis knowledge and passion to learn more!

You will be an enthusiastic Senior Software Engineer, a good communicator and have a natural desire to create amazing code. The successful Senior Software Engineer should have strong problem solving abilities, organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

Due to the nature of the position it's required for the Senior Software Engineer to be a UK National for government security vetting. This includes a minimum of 5 years consecutive UK residency.