Senior Software Engineer

ITSS Recruitment Ltd; Greater Lincolnshire; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ITSS Recruitment Ltd in Lincolnshire is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a defence-focused team on hybrid work. You’ll contribute across the full software lifecycle, from concept to launch, designing and developing robust code for technically complex defence solutions.

Tech stack includes C++ or C#, Unreal Engine or Unity, OpenGL/WebGL/DirectX, DevOps and GitHub. You’ll collaborate with a small skilled team, bring strong problem‑solving and communication, and be eager to learn across

Qualifications

• Strong problem solving abilities and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• UK national with 5 years UK residency for government security vetting.
• Proficiency in C++ or C# with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Contribute across the full software lifecycle from conception to launch.
• Design and develop code for technically complex Defence solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features.

Skills

C++/C#

DevOps

Simulation

Teamwork

Problem solving

Tools

GitHub

Unreal Engine

Unity

OpenGL

WebGL

DirectX

Job description

Senior Software Engineer - Hybrid - Defence Sector - C++ or C# - Up to 60K - Lincolnshire

We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer to join an award winning Defence and Search & Rescue organisation with offices just outside of Lincoln. The technical team consists of 15 and is comprised of Software Engineer, Software Testers, Product owners and Support.

They are a big believer in sharing thoughts and encouraging and supporting innovation and creativity. The Software Engineer will also be given the chance to be involved in all aspects of the process, from conception through to completion and launch. The environment is relaxed yet professional and will provide the opportunity to design and develop code for technically complex Defence solutions.

Senior Software Engineer Tech Stack:

• C++ or C#
• DevOps, GitHub
• GitHub
• Simulation
• Unreal Engine or Unity
• Graphical Languages - OpenGL, WebGL, DirectX
• Software development lifecycle and methodologies

We are not expecting the Senior Software Engineer to be an expert in all the technologies above, just a strong basis knowledge and passion to learn more!

You will be an enthusiastic Senior Software Engineer, a good communicator and have a natural desire to create amazing code. The successful Senior Software Engineer should have strong problem solving abilities, organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

Due to the nature of the position it's required for the Senior Software Engineer to be a UK National for government security vetting. This includes a minimum of 5 years consecutive UK residency.