Senior Software Engineer

BAE Systems; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 69,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems in New Malden is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for a 12-month, on-site contract. The role supports naval software projects and requires leadership across the software life cycle to deliver robust components.

Responsibilities include technical leadership of teams, maintaining design artefacts, and reviewing software work products to ensure quality. C++ or C# experience is essential, Ada is a plus, with a Defence background preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience across the software development life cycle in a multi-project environment.
• Experience leading software teams and reporting costs where applicable.
• Defence background or work in defence-related projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for software components or sub-systems and ensure designs meet requirements.
• Maintain design artefacts and manage changes post-release.
• Review and analyse software work products to ensure robustness and efficiency.

Skills

C++

C#

Ada

Job description

Client: BAE Systems Job Title: Senior Software Engineer Duration: 12 months Location: New Malden - full time on-site Hourly Rate: £50.17 PAYE or £67.70 Umbrella inside IR35 Working Arrangements: - 37hrs per week minimum

About The Role

Working within their Naval Ships function, you will lead activities to develop and commission software engineering work products and supporting artefacts, contributing to several activities throughout the software engineering life cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to team members, providing technical oversight for Software components or small sub-systems to ensure that all activities enhance the Software Lead activities to define and capture the design of software components, to meet identified requirements by following appropriate design standards and principles.
• Ensure design artefacts are maintained, to take account of change following release of the software and/or system.
• Review and analyse software work products, to ensure the Software is robust and efficient.

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in C++ or C# Ada experience highly desirable
• Background in software product development and/or delivery, preferably in a large, complex multi-project environment
• Desirable Skills Team Leading experience both managing work and reporting on costs Defence background

About BAE

BAE Systems is a leading global defence, aerospace, and security company. They're experts in delivering advanced solutions for air, land, and naval forces, as well as commercial aerospace and cyber security. Known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, BAE Systems offers exciting career opportunities for those looking to make a significant impact in cutting-edge technology and defence sectors.

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