Senior Software Engineer

Techniche Global Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK seeks a Senior Software Development Engineer to support various exciting projects in the Defence Sector. The role involves developing software across the full lifecycle, collaborating with teams, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. Ideal candidates will possess strong software development skills in Java, Spring, React, and Agile methodologies. This position offers a salary range of £50-72k per annum and benefits, including a matched pension scheme and health insurance, with a hybrid working arrangement in Bristol, Malvern, or Portsmouth.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal

Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of the software development life cycle.
• Experience in designing and developing complex software projects.
• Ability to understand and influence Systems Architecture and Design.
• Experience with Source Code control systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of cutting-edge software projects.
• Design, develop, and test new software following best practices.
• Build relationships to support business growth.
• Collaborate with technical and customer service teams.
• Champion high quality development practices.

Skills

Understanding of software development lifecycle

Java

Spring

React

TDD

Agile practices (Scrum, CI/CD, BDD)

Jira

Gitlab

Job description

We are working with a global Software, Systems & Engineering company in the Defence Sector, supporting them with appointing a Senior Software Development Engineer. You will support development activities across a range of technology areas including Radio Frequency/Optical communications, RADAR/Electronic Warfare, Global Navigation Satellite Systems, Cyber/Crypto-Security and Joint, Air, Land and Maritime Domains with projects spanning all levels of technical maturity from proof‑of‑concept demonstrators to full production systems.

Day‑to‑day, you will be exposed to a number of exciting projects the company are operating on and will develop your talent, by working on a range of skills at the forefront of technology.

Salary: £50-72k per annum + benefits
Location: Bristol, Malvern or Portsmouth – hybrid (3 days per week onsite; 2 days WFH)
Working hours: 37 per week
Duration: perm, full time
Requirements: sole UK nationals

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support the delivery of cutting‑edge projects, shaping how delivery is executed and applying your development skills across a range of activities across the full software development lifecycle
• Design, develop and test new software, whilst adhering to industry best practices
• Building relationships in the customer community to support business growth
• Collaborating with other technical teams and customer network service teams to ensure smooth and efficient delivery
• Championing development practices that facilitate the team to efficiently create high quality deliverables that delight the customer

Essential experience:

• Excellent understanding of the software development life cycle and experience in the design and development of complex software projects
• Experience of understanding and influencing Systems Architecture and Design
• Experience of Source Code control systems and experience using Java, Spring and React
• Experience of TDD
• Experience of Agile Software Engineering practices e.g. Scrum, CI/CD, BDD etc
• Experience of using Jira / Gitlab to drive development

Essential qualifications:

• The Company values difference and they don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then they would like to hear from you.

Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community