Senior Software Engineer

Anson Mccade; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology firm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop software solutions for advanced missile systems. This role emphasizes collaboration with engineering teams to ensure robust test capabilities, contributing significantly to mission-critical defence projects. Candidates should have experience in C, C++, or ADA and be able to deliver high-performance software with clear documentation. This position is onsite in Stevenage with competitive remuneration, potentially up to £75,000 based on expertise.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and developing software solutions for mission-critical systems.
• Strong understanding of software lifecycle from development to production.
• Ability to write clear documentation for software products.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support test software solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance test capabilities.

Skills

C

C++

ADA

Collaborative

Job description

Senior Software Engineer

£75000 GBP

Onsite WORKING

Location: Stevenage; Bristol, Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

Location: Stevenage / Hertfordshire (5 Days Per Week Onsite)

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £75,000 depending on experience

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Software Engineer to join a market-leading defence organisation working on some of the UK's most advanced missile and weapon systems. This role sits within a dynamic and multi-disciplined team responsible for designing, developing and supporting the software that enables configuration, verification, and validation of product portfolio's.

Spanning the full lifecycle from development through to production and field testing, this is a chance to contribute to mission-critical systems where your software directly impacts the certification, manufacturing output, and operational readiness of UK defence platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support test software solutions
• Collaborate with Electronic Engineering, Test Centre of Excellence, and Systems teams to deliver robust test capability

Produce reliable, high-performance software in C, C++, or ADA with clear documentation …