Software Development Engineer

MBDA S.A.S.; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly scaling Bristol-based tech company is seeking a Flutter Developer to create innovative software for IoT devices, contributing to smarter and safer homes. The role involves designing, testing, implementing software systems, and working closely with product managers and customers. Ideal candidates should have a BSc in Computer Science, experience in ASP.NET Core and Angular development, and strong software design skills. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £70,000 and a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Opportunities for skill development

Pension and holiday accrual

Qualifications

• Complete life-cycle experience from specification to production.
• Experience in an agile environment with peer review.
• Technical self-sufficiency in software development.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and implement software systems.
• Collaborate with product managers for software requirements.
• Generate code, conduct testing, and oversee system testing.
• Monitor project progress and advise on risk strategy.

Skills

ASP.NET Core development in C#

Frontend development with Angular

Object-oriented software design techniques

Database design with SQL or NoSQL

Cloud development (Azure or AWS)

Source control (GitHub)

CI/CD

Test-driven development (TDD)

Network communication protocols (IEEE802, TCP/IP)

Education

BSc in Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

As a Flutter Developer at a rapidly scaling Bristol‑based tech company, you will help build cutting‑edge software for IoT devices that create safer, healthier, and more connected homes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, test, and implement software systems from concept through to production.
• Provide support on software systems as required.
• Work with product managers and customers to produce overall software requirements, initial structural design, and detailed designs for individual software elements.
• Generate appropriate code, conduct initial testing and debugging, and oversee system testing from a systems‑and‑software perspective.
• Monitor project progress, advise on risk strategy, and conduct design reviews to ensure design principles and quality standards are met.
• Develop customer contacts, organise training for customers and service engineers, and provide installation and support at end‑user sites.
• Collaborate with designers to promote standardisation of software and design techniques, and stay current with advancing techniques and technologies in software development.

Qualifications & Experience

• BSc or equivalent in Computer Science or related discipline.
• Complete life‑cycle experience from initial specification through to unit design, test, integration, system test, commission, regulatory approval, and production.
• Experience in an agile environment, with peer review, mentoring, and progress reporting.
• Technical self‑sufficiency in ASP.NET Core development in C# and frontend development with Angular.
• Proficiency in object‑oriented software design techniques (DRY, SOLID, YAGNI). Familiarity with cloud development (Azure or AWS), source control (GitHub), CI/CD, and test‑driven development (TDD).
• Database design skills using SQL or NoSQL.
• Desirable: familiarity with network communication protocols (IEEE802, TCP/IP), Windows desktop development, and Windows/WPF or WinUI/Maui UI development.

Benefits & Working Conditions

• Salary: up to £70,000 (depending on experience).
• Hybrid work model: Bristol (Hybrid).
• Great working environment with opportunities for skill development.
• Competitive benefits package, including pension and holiday accrual.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their status as a protected class.