Senior Software Engineer- Perm

Jobtailor; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced software engineer to design and develop software for system and subsystem requirements. You will contribute to distributed, mission-critical ATM systems and ensure traceability across requirements, implementation and testing.

The role focuses on C/C++ and ADA, with Linux environments, Git/ClearCase, JIRA and DOORS, plus exposure to AI-assisted tools such as Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot to boost productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (CS, telecoms, math, physics) or similar.
• 4–6 years of software development experience.
• High level of English (written and spoken).
• Spanish speaker.
• Strong experience in C/C++ and/or ADA; Python a plus; Linux environments.
• Familiarity with Git, ClearCase, JIRA, DOORS; end-to-end lifecycle.
• Interest in AI-powered tools such as GitHub Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot; prompt engineering knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software based on system and subsystem requirements.
• Contribute to distributed, mission‑critical ATM systems.
• Ensure traceability between requirements, implementation, and testing.
• Perform development and integration activities, testing and validation.
• Manage and resolve software anomalies and defects.
• Apply AI‑assisted tools to improve development productivity, code quality and maintainability, and automation across the lifecycle.

Skills

C/C++

ADA

Python

Linux

English

Spanish language

Software lifecycle

AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Git

ClearCase

JIRA

DOORS

GitHub Copilot

Microsoft 365 Copilot

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software based on system and subsystem requirements
• Contribute to distributed, mission‑critical ATM systems
• Ensure traceability between requirements, implementation, and testing
• Perform development and integration activities, testing and validation
• Manage and resolve software anomalies and defects
• Apply AI‑assisted tools to improve development productivity, code quality and maintainability, and automation across the lifecycle

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Computer Science, Telecommunications, Mathematics, Physics, or similar)
• 4‑6 years of experience in software developments
• High level of English (written and spoken)
• Spanish speaker
• Strong experience in C / C++ and/or ADA
• Experience with Python scripting is a plus
• Experience working in Linux environments
• Familiarity with version control (Git / ClearCase), issue tracking (JIRA), requirements management (DOORS)
• Understanding of end‑to‑end software lifecycle (design, coding, testing, integration)
• Experience or strong interest in using AI‑powered development tools, such as GitHub Copilot (code generation, refactoring, testing support) and Microsoft 365 Copilot (documentation, analysis, automation)
• Understanding of best practices for AI‑assisted coding, including prompt engineering for development tasks and validation of AI‑generated outputs (critical in safety environments)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in software design and development, particularly in C/C++ and ADA, while ensuring traceability and quality through the software lifecycle. Proficient in utilizing AI‑assisted tools to enhance productivity and maintainability in mission‑critical systems.