Software Engineer

Anson McCade Ltd - IT and Finance Recruitment; Bolton Croft; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Defence sector is seeking experienced Software Engineers to deliver innovative solutions in Bolton. The role involves designing and maintaining software in C++ and C#, and includes a competitive salary package with bonuses and extensive benefits including enhanced parental leave and paid overtime.

Benefits

Annual company bonus

Pension contributions up to 14%

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Paid overtime opportunities

Enhanced parental leave policies

Fantastic onsite facilities including free parking and subsidised meals

Qualifications

• Strong background in software engineering.
• Proven experience in C++ and C#.
• Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and maintaining software.
• Working in Agile teams to deliver software solutions.
• Participating in all software development lifecycle stages.

Skills

C++

C#

Agile environments

Job description

Software Engineer

Bolton - 5 days onsite

Up to £64,000 + package

Europe’s most successful Integrated Defence Company is currently looking for experienced Software Engineers to join their team in Bolton.

As a Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in delivering innovative software solutions that support mission-critical defence projects. Working as part of a highly skilled team, you will contribute to the development of software that controls and integrates multiple subsystems within complex weapons and defence platforms.

What you’ll be doing:

Designing, developing, and maintaining software in C++ and C# to meet evolving customer requirements

Working in Agile teams (Scrum) to deliver high-quality, reliable, and maintainable software solutions

Participating in all stages of the software development lifecycle – from concept and design through to integration, delivery, and in-service support

Understanding and integrating software with a variety of subsystems rather than working on a single element

Contributing to the continuous improvement of software engineering practices within the team

What we’re looking for:

Strong background in software engineering, with proven experience in C++ and C#

Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle

Experience working in Agile environments

(Desirable) Exposure to Windows OS lockdown and Automated Testing

A proactive mindset with the ability to take ownership of technical challenges

The Software Engineer package includes:

Base salary up to £64,000 depending on experience

Up to £2,500 annual company bonus (based on company performance)

Pension contributions up to 14% combined employer/employee

25 days annual leave + bank holidays, plus up to 15 additional flexi days

Paid overtime opportunities

Enhanced parental leave policies including maternity, adoption, shared parental, paternity, neonatal, and fertility leave enhancements

Fantastic onsite facilities including free parking and subsidised meals

Additional information:

Due to workload classification, this role requires 5 days per week onsite in Bolton

You must be a British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship, and able to obtain SC clearance

Get in touch with Connor Smyth at Anson McCade on 020 7780 6706 to hear more about this opportunity or apply below!

Reference: AMC/CSM/MSE

Postcode: BL1 1AP

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