Senior Software Engineer

Cicor Group; Gosport; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Defence in Gosport is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead design, development and delivery of advanced software for defence programmes. You will guide a small team, ensure quality and support bid activity while advancing technology.

This role offers technical leadership across the software lifecycle, from requirements through deployment, with emphasis on cradle-to-grave solutions, embedded systems, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
• Experience with C++, C#, Java, and web development (HTML, CSS, JS)
• Exposure to embedded development (Linux, bash/shell scripting, Qt/QML)
• Strong track record in cradle-to-grave software solutions and TRL processes
• Experience with servers, version control, Bugzilla, and automated testing
• Experience with software development lifecycle processes and traceability
• Experience with cloud-based big data solutions desirable
• Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day software development in a small team
• Design and implement software changes through change control in spiral development
• Continuously improve software engineering capabilities
• Lead planning, delivery and assurance of software work packages
• Oversight and guidance to project team members on installation tasks
• Provide software input into bid preparation and contracts
• Review and improve policies and procedures for software activities
• Support project software requirements and stakeholder meetings
• Explore opportunities for further business development

Skills

C++

C#

Java

Web development

Embedded Linux

Qt/QML

Software lifecycle

Version control

Cloud/big data

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

BSc in Software Eng

Tools

Git

Bugzilla

Qt/QML

Job description

Are you a talented Senior Software Engineer looking for an exciting new challenge? STS Defence is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic Programmes Division in Gosport.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the design, development, and implementation of advanced software systems that support our defence programmes. Your expertise will contribute to the success of critical projects, ensuring that we continue to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients.

STS Defence is a leading provider of innovative and mission-critical solutions for the defence sector. With a strong commitment to excellence and a focus on cutting-edge technology, we deliver superior solutions that enhance the capabilities of our clients.

The post will provide technical leadership on software projects for key stakeholders and on software development activities undertaken by the company. This includes responsibility for managing code and quality reviews to ensure relevant quality standards are met across the software team.

The Senior Software Engineer will also assist in support of wider business objectives exploring new technologies for product creation, development and R&D to grow our software development capability stream; and provide support to existing software projects as required.

Duties

• The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for co-ordination of day to day software development in a small team
• Designing and implementing software changes through change control process as part of spiral development
• Continuous improvement of Software Engineering capabilities, maintaining a leading edge capability
• Leading the planning, delivery and assurance of software work packages and ensuring software engineering process and best practice followed
• Oversight, direction and guidance to the allocated project team members, through the planning and delivery of installation tasks and projects
• The provision of software engineering technical input into bid preparation and contracts
• Ongoing review and improvement of policies, standards and procedures for software engineering activities
• Support project software requirements including supporting customer and other stakeholder meetings as required
• The exploitation of opportunities for further business development

Skills/Qualifications

• Degree Qualified (BSc or equivalent) in Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Experience with C++, C#, Java, and web development (HTML, CSS, JS, etc.)
• Exposure to other embedded development (Linux, bash/shell scripting, terminal command-line scripts, Qt/QML)
• Strong experience architecting cradle-to-grave software solutions including Technology Readiness level (TRL) process.
• Proven track record with creating and maintaining servers, primarily those with versioning control, Bugzilla, project management capabilities and automated testing capabilities
• Strong experience of software development lifecycle processes, ensuring both a quality of process and firm traceability from requirements to implementation
• Experience of creating and managing cloud-based big data solutions desirable
• Proven track record of working collaboratively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders

Additional Information

All candidates must be in a position to obtain UK security clearance to SC level, with further security clearance to DV level desirable. Additional restrictions may apply on certain defence programmes.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

All candidates will be required to adhere to STS Defence core values.