Senior Software Engineer

Holt Executive Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to develop advanced software solutions for autonomous systems in marine and defence technology. You will lead software design and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring integration and delivery of projects. Applicants should have a degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science, strong Java development skills, and experience with the Atlassian toolset. The role offers flexible working options and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative engineering culture

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software design and delivery.
• Knowledge of autonomous system architectures and the marine or defence domain.
• Strong understanding of software engineering processes, tools, and lifecycles.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing software for advanced autonomous systems.
• Supporting integration and delivery activities across complex engineering projects.
• Collaborating with hardware, systems and domain experts throughout the development lifecycle.
• Engaging with end users to refine functionality and performance.
• Leading development discussions and cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Java development

Java build systems (e.g. Maven)

Experience with the Atlassian toolset (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)

Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality principles

Education

Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline

Tools

Git version control

Job description

Join a cutting-edge engineering team developing autonomous systems for the next generation of marine and defence technology. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Software Engineer to take a leading role in designing, developing, and delivering advanced software solutions that operate in challenging real-world environments.

You’ll work across the full software lifecycle, from concept and design through to integration, testing and delivery, as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team shaping the future of maritime autonomy.

What you’ll be doing

• Designing and developing software for advanced autonomous systems
• Supporting integration and delivery activities across complex engineering projects
• Collaborating with hardware, systems and domain experts throughout the development lifecycle
• Engaging directly with end users to refine functionality and performance
• Taking a lead role in development discussions and cross-team collaboration

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience in software design and delivery
• A degree (or equivalent experience) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• Knowledge of autonomous system architectures and the marine or defence domain
• Strong understanding of software engineering processes, tools, and lifecycles
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering environments

  Technical skills

  Essential:

  • Java development
  • Java build systems (e.g. Maven)
  • Experience with the Atlassian toolset (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality principles

  Desirable:

  • HMI / UI development (e.g. JavaFX)
  • GIS development
  • Communication and control system interfaces
  • Git version control
  • UML design

  Why apply?

  • Hybrid and flexible working options (full-time, part-time or condensed hours)
  • Excellent professional development and progression opportunities
  • Collaborative and innovative engineering culture
  • Competitive salary, pension and benefits

  Security Clearance: Applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).