Senior Software Engineer - DV Clearance

Matchtech; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in technology is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their client's dynamic team in Malvern. You will be responsible for software development in a rigorous engineering environment, tackling complex problems and contributing to innovative defense solutions. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in C/C++, embedded systems, and multithreading development, along with a commitment to quality engineering practices. Join to make a difference in the defense and security sector.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Employee discount portal

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in developing in C/C++.
• Ability to work in a rigorous engineering environment.
• Knowledge and experience in complex software solutions.
• Experience in developing for embedded platforms.
• Multithreading development and debugging experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for software development and related engineering activities.
• Solving technically challenging problems.
• Applying rigorous engineering practices.
• Innovating in embedded systems integration.
• Decomposing systems into deliverable User Stories.

Skills

C/C++ development

Embedded systems

Multithreading development

Unit Testing & CI/CD tools

Configuration management

Job description

Our client, a leading player in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their dynamic team in Malvern. Dive into the forefront of technology, working alongside brilliant minds to create innovative defence solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible to the Project Design Authority for software development and related software engineering activities
• Solving technically challenging problems from rapid developments to full-scale system developments
• Applying rigorous engineering practices such as analysing, designing, implementing, testing, supporting, and maintaining solutions
• Innovating in the application and integration of digital hardware technologies to build novel embedded systems
• Realising a system into functional components and then decomposing into a backlog of deliverable User Stories

Job Requirements:

• Experience in developing in C/C++
• Ability to work in a rigorous engineering environment using configuration management and change management processes and tools
• Knowledge and experience in the specification, design and implementation of complex software solutions
• Experience in developing for embedded platforms
• Experience with Unit Testing & CI/CD tools
• Multithreading development and debugging experience

Essential Qualifications:

Your unique background and experience are valued. Provided you can demonstrate the required level of experience and a willingness to learn, we encourage you to apply.

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 including Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets, and more
• Support for the Armed Forces community with Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering opportunities to help charities and local community

If you are prepared to tackle complex challenges and contribute to the defence and security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's exceptional team in Malvern.