Senior Software Engineer

Sirius Digital Services; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension (7% contribution)

25 days holiday

Life insurance

Benefits package

Job summary

Sirius Digital Services is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for our Portsmouth team. You will design, develop and deliver software across modelling, simulation, autonomy, and geospatial domains, often working with large-scale systems.

The role requires strong C/C++ and Python skills and the ability to contribute both independently and in small teams. We offer a negotiable salary, a benefits package including a 7% pension, 25 days holiday and life insurance, with opportunities for rapid

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience designing and delivering software applications.
• Proficient in C/C++ and Python.
• Ability to work independently or in small teams on complex challenges.
• Experience with software modelling and simulation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver software solutions using diverse techniques including modelling and simulation.
• Apply mathematical methods to solve real-world problems and develop novel approaches.
• Deliver technical consulting projects and products, with potential to lead some initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and stakeholders.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Education

University degree preferred

Tools

Unreal Engine

Godot

Job description

Senior Software Engineer

Salary: Negotiable plus benefits, pension (7% contribution), 25 days holiday & life insurance

We are looking for senior software engineers with a range of levels of experience including designing and delivering software applications.

We are a small but rapidly growing consultancy, owned by four highly experienced and recognised practitioners in UK defence consultancy. We are looking for candidates with a mix of technical expertise and interpersonal skills, able to work independently or in small teams.

The Role:

As a Software Engineer, you will play a major role in developing code in the Software Modelling and Simulation, autonomy and geospatial fields, along with providing key advice around innovation and new techniques to stakeholders. You will be designing solutions for complex challenges that will meet and exceed user requirements.

Responsibilities will include:

• Designing, developing and delivering software solutions using a large range of techniques, including Wargames, Modelling and Simulation, Robotic and Autonomous systems, Digital Twins and Synthetic Environments.


• Applying mathematical and computational methods to tackle real world problems, applying tools and techniques, and developing novel approaches where required.


• Delivering technical consulting projects and products, with the opportunity to lead some of these


• Building new relationships and maintaining current customer relationships.

Expertise Required:

• Senior Software Engineer: At least 5 years’ experience, including designing and delivering software applications.

About You:

We are looking for candidates who can help the company grow and can offer exciting opportunities for those with the drive to develop their own skills and those of the company. We offer competitive salaries and packages, and the opportunity for rapid advancement for the right candidates.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following attributes:

Essential

• At least 5 years’ experience in designing and implementing performant software applications.


• Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems in scientific or applied fields.


• Proficient in C/C++ and Python.


• Ability to understand and describe a range of software modelling and simulation techniques.


• Ability to analyse use cases and project data context to determine specifications and requirements.


• Experience in one or more of the following technical disciplines:


• Videogame engine technology (e.g. Unreal Engine, Godot)


• Entity or Event based Simulation


• Robotics and Autonomous Systems


• Understand varied codebases and be confident in making changes to large projects.


• Understand performance and hardware constraints.


• Building customer and stakeholder relationships.


• Supporting and leading authoring of technical reports and presenting to customers.


• Be willing to travel across UK and comfortable to work at client sites for periods.

Desirable:

• Experience working with Defence Digital, DE&S, Dstl, Frontline Commands or UK Defence industry.


• The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level or have equivalent relevant experience.


• We’d love you to bring a strong STEM / computing background.


• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word.

Other Requirements:

• Candidates must have an existing right to live and work in the UK.


• Candidates will need to undergo an internal BPSS check prior to gaining site access.


• Candidates will also need to either hold a current SC clearance or be willing and eligible to undergo a Security Clearance check (SC level) upon starting their employment with the company. To gain SC clearance you will normally need at least 5 years’ UK residency.