Senior Software Engineer

Kelvin Hughes (A Hensoldt Company); Enfield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Software Engineer at HENSOLDT UK is responsible for the whole or an assigned portion of a design from preliminary specification through to verified software. The role requires expert knowledge of software design, test and verification, and the ability to guide junior colleagues.

The candidate should have a strong C++ background, experience with the software development life cycle, and proficiency in Visual Studio. Desirable skills include GUI/UX and scripting with Python or PowerShell.

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of C++.
• Experience of taking projects through the software development life cycle.
• Good English communication skills, written and verbal.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Visual Studio 2022/2026.
• Experience with GUI/UX or HCI desirable.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. Python, PowerShell) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Produce software for new, innovative and profitable products and solutions.
• Support and enhance existing software in accordance with commercial requirements.
• Responsible for specification, design, implementation, testing and maintenance of software to support the company’s products and services.
• Undertakes additional project tasks as required by management.
• Provide support and advice to less experienced colleagues.
• Act as a role model for junior staff.
• Technical liaison within and outside HENSOLDT UK with customers, suppliers and collaborators on software related matters.
• Any other tasks associated with this role.

Skills

C++

SDLC

English communication

Visual Studio

GUI/UX

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant subject

Tools

Visual Studio

Job description

Job Scope

The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for the whole or an assigned portion of a design from preliminary specification through to verified software. The Senior Software Engineer provides expert knowledge of software design, test and verification

Job Functions

• To use good engineering practice to produce software for new, innovative and profitable products and solutions.
• To support and enhance existing software in accordance with commercial requirements.
• Responsible for specification, design, implementation, testing and maintenance of software to support the company’s products and services.
• Undertakes additional project tasks as required by management.
• To provide support and advice to less experienced colleagues.
• To act as a role model for junior staff.
• Technical liaison within and outside HENSOLDT UK with customers, suppliers and collaborators on software related matters.
• Any other tasks associated with this role.

Requirements

Experience:

• Excellent understanding of C++.
• Experience of taking projects through the software development life cycle.
• Good English communication skills, written and verbal.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Visual Studio 2022/2026.
• Experience with GUI/UX or HCI desirable.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. Python, PowerShell) desirable.

Qualifications

• A good degree in a relevant subject.

Employee Compliance

• The job holder will be expected to comply with any reasonable operational instruction or procedures relating to Company policies, reporting and controls. Section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 provides a duty on every employee, while at work, to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.
• It also places a duty on employees to cooperate with their employer so far as is necessary to enable their duties to be complied with including the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Failure to comply with this duty may result in the Company invoking the disciplinary procedure.

About HENSOLDT UK

HENSOLDT UK, a trading name of Kelvin Hughes Limited, is a world leader in the development, manufacture and supply of maritime navigation and surveillance radar systems. HENSOLDT UK, a trading name of Kelvin Hughes Limited employs over 170 employees and are headquartered in Enfield, North London. The company sets the international standard in solid state radar sensor technology with SharpEye and its market leading navigation and tactical radar display systems.

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