Senior Software Engineer

STS Defence; Gosport; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A defence technology company in the UK is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its Systems and Software team. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining software throughout the full Software Development Lifecycle, providing technical leadership and oversight to projects. Candidates should have a degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science, experience in C++, C#, and Java, as well as familiarity with embedded development and cloud-based solutions. Security clearance to SC level is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience architecting cradle-to-grave software solutions.
• Proven track record with creating and maintaining servers.
• Strong experience with software development lifecycle processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day software development in a small team.
• Design and implement software changes following best practices.
• Lead the planning, delivery, and assurance of software work packages.

Skills

C++

C#

Java

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Embedded Development

Education

Degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Version Control Systems

Bugzilla

Cloud-based Big Data Solutions

Job description

The Senior Software Engineer will be a key member of the Systems and Software team within the Programmes area at STS Defence, playing an active role in designing, developing, and maintaining software across the full Software Development Lifecycle; from requirements elicitation through to in-service delivery. 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

• Co-ordinate day to day software development in a small team.
• Design and implement software changes through the change control process as part of spiral development.
• Continuously improve Software Engineering capabilities, maintaining a leading edge capability.
• Lead the planning, delivery and assurance of software work packages and ensure the software engineering process and best practice are followed.
• Provide oversight, direction and guidance to the allocated project team members, through the planning and delivery of installation tasks and projects.
• Provide software engineering technical input into bid preparation and contracts.
• Continuously review and improve policies, standards and procedures for software engineering activities.
• Support project software requirements, including supporting customer and other stakeholder meetings as required.
• Exploit 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 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 the software development lifecycle processes, ensuring quality of process and firm traceability from requirements to implementation.
• Experience 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

SECURITY – All candidates must be in a position to obtain UK security clearance to SC level. Additional restrictions may apply on certain defence programmes.

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

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