Software Engineer

Electus Recruitment Solutions; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive pension plan

Private healthcare cover

Job summary

Electus Recruitment Solutions is seeking a highly capable software engineer for an on-site role in Newcastle upon Tyne. The successful candidate will take full technical ownership of high-performance, bespoke defensive systems and work closely with domain experts to translate complex challenges into robust code.

You will deliver low-latency, high-throughput solutions, demonstrate strong academic foundations, and contribute to architectural decisions, with a clear path for progression and

Qualifications

• British nationality required to meet site regulations.
• Advanced capability in C#/.NET, Java, Rust or Python.
• Track record of delivering complex software solutions.
• Aptitude - engineers who push technology to its limits, even if skills differ slightly.

Responsibilities

• Architect resilient software solutions for high-stakes technical problems in defence.
• Partner directly with domain experts to translate complex challenges into robust code.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging tools to maintain high engineering standards.

Skills

C#/.NET

Java

Rust

Python

Education

Strong technical degree

Job description

Take full technical ownership of high-performance, bespoke systems solving critical defence challenges. This role offers an exceptional platform for elite engineers to work alongside leading technical experts, driving architectural decisions and building new capabilities with high levels of autonomy.

What you will need

• British nationality required to meet site regulations
• Advanced capability in some of: C#/.NET, Java, Rust or Python
• Track record of delivering complex software solutions
• Aptitude - we want experienced engineers who want to push technology to its limits, at pace. This means we want to hear from you, even if your skills differ slightly from the spec but have some great experience to offer

Salary and rewards

An exceptional top-of-market salary package is available alongside an annual bonus scheme.

What you will work on

• Architect resilient software solutions for high-stakes technical problems in defence
• Partner directly with domain experts to translate complex challenges into robust code
• Evaluate and integrate emerging tools to maintain high engineering standards

Skills and experience

• Deep software engineering foundation with a strong technical degree
• Ability to write clean maintainable code across low-latency or complex enterprise environments
• Strategic problem-solving mindset with a commitment to engineering excellence
• Exposure to high-throughput platforms or financial services technology is advantageous

Benefits and balance

• Comprehensive pension plan and private healthcare cover
• High levels of autonomy with clear career progression opportunities

Location and setup

This is an on-site role based in Newcastle upon Tyne.