Senior Software Engineer

Thales; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions company in Glasgow is seeking a Software Solutions Engineer. This role involves working within Agile Scrum teams to design, develop, and test secure software solutions. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Engineering and ideally around 2 years of experience. Knowledge of programming languages such as Java, C, C++, and Python is necessary. The position requires the ability to adapt to change and work both in teams and independently. SC clearance is a requirement for this role.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Development opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Support for neurodiverse candidates

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a Master's degree from an Engineering school.
• Experience in internships, academic or personal projects.
• Good team player, innovative and solution-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Work within a Scrum team in Agile mode.
• Contribute to requirement definition and software design.
• Integrate software components into functional systems.
• Write well-designed, documented, and testable code.
• Develop and execute full software development life cycle.

Skills

Adaptability

Designing secure software

Full Stack Programming

Agile principles

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

JAVA

C

C++

Python

Job description

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Software Solutions Engineering – Glasgow

PROFILE

You are a recent graduate with a Master’s degree from an Engineering school and have some significant (around 2 years) experience (professional/internships, academic or personal projects such as GIT Hub, Meet Ups, etc.).

You are resourceful, innovative and solution-oriented.

You are recognised as a good team player.

You also like working independently and look for empowerment.

COMPETENCIES

• You are able to adapt and react to change.
• You know and enjoy designing, developing and testing secure software solutions and/or components.
• You can demonstrate knowledge in Full Stack or pure back/pure front programming languages and frameworks (JAVA, C, C++, Python, or any other).
• You are familiar with compilation/code building/continuous integration.
• You have knowledge of IS Computing Platforms, Operating Systems, and Hypervisors.
• You know Agile principles.

LIFE AS A THALES SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS ENGINEERING ROLE

• Work within a Scrum team with other software developers, in Agile mode.
• Contribute to the requirement definition, to the software design and you will be involved with the architectural aspects of the software projects.
• Integrate software components into a fully functional software system.
• Write well-designed, documented and testable code.
• Develop, test and execute full software development life cycle.
• Design, implement and test features with scalability, performance, deployment/operation and end-user experience in mind.
• Make estimations and give inputs for planning together with the team members.
• Collaborate with other software solutions engineer to share knowledge and improve overall product/solution.

Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner who is eager to explore together with you this exciting opportunity.

SC Clearance Requirement

This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

YOUR CAREER AT THALES

• Room and attention to personal development.
• Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or go to a more complex Solution.
• Choose between a technical expertise or a leadership path.
• Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group.

In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro‑diverse applicants or those with a disability or long‑term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.

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