Senior Software Engineer (C++)

Matchtech; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor in the UK is seeking passionate Software Engineers to develop future capabilities for the Royal Navy. The role offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional growth. Applicants must have strong C++ skills and experience in complex systems. This opportunity includes a comprehensive benefits package, including a performance-based bonus and substantial training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus up to £2,500 based on performance

Pension contribution up to 14%

Enhanced parental leave

Flexi leave up to 15 additional days

On-site perks like subsidised meals and free parking

Career progression and skill development opportunities

Qualifications

• Passionate and skilled software engineers with exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading technical implementation and delivery of complex solutions.
• Ability to support and mentor other engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop future defence capabilities for the Royal Navy.
• Engage in projects related to Human Machine Interface and Cybersecurity.

Skills

Strong proficiency in software programming in C++

Experience in delivering software products on complex systems

Knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle

Experience with stakeholder relationships

Ability to mentor junior engineers

Strong communication skills

Job description

All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance and must hold British Nationality as their sole/primary nationality. The role offers flexible working but requires engineers on site for 4/5 days per week on a secure site where SC clearance is needed.

We are looking for passionate and skilled software engineers who have exceptional problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills, are analytical with high attention to detail, and are self‑motivated to join one of our leading defence clients. The Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Cyber team are looking for Software Engineers to help develop future defence capability for the Royal Navy.

Our defence client is looking for Software Engineers with a deep and broad range of experience in software engineering, from requirements to certification, who have taken the lead in technical implementation and delivery of complex solutions, as well as supporting and mentoring other engineers within the team.

This is a great opportunity to join a growing team on exciting projects and to grow your own skills within the business.

Skill and Experience

• Strong proficiency in software programming in C++
• A proven record in delivering software product on complex systems
• Be able to demonstrate experience and knowledge of all aspects of the Software Development Lifecycle especially software requirements and design
• Experience of building internal and external stakeholders relationships
• Ability to support and developing more junior engineers
• Collaborative and open approach to problem solving with strong communication skills

Desirable Experience

• Experience in the Defence or safety regulated environment would be advantageous
• Experience in the Naval / Maritime domain would be advantageous
• Windows / Linux OS lockdown
• Software Security and Safety requirements
• HMI development / design
• Automated Testing

Even If you feel like you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to reach out and apply.

Company Benefits

• Bonus: Up to 2,500 (based on performance).
• Pension: Up to 14% total contribution.
• Parental Leave: Enhanced parental, maternity, and shared parental leave.
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days.
• Facilities: On-site perks like subsidised meals and free parking.
• Training and Development: Excellent opportunities for career progression and skill development

Company Details

• The company are a multi-national group, being No 1 in Europe for what they do! With a number of awards and recognitions, with great career progression and opportunities across the business!
• It's no wonder, they have been among the winners of the annual Glassdoor Employees' Choice Awards, 2022, and most recently receiving three accreditation gold standard awards with Investors in People!
• "Interesting work. Good work-life balance. Employees made to feel valued." Software Engineer, 5 Dec 2022. Glassdoor review.
• "Promotes and believes in a good work/life balance interesting work on most programmes Encourages internal mobility. Offers good development/training opportunities" Principal Systems Engineer, 19 Dec 2022. Glassdoor review.
• True advocates of ED& I as an Equal Opportunity Employer! With over 10 Networking groups and communities across the business advocating Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
• Enhanced parental leave: Offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.

For full information, please get in touch.