Software Engineer

Electus Recruitment Solutions; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Private healthcare

Job summary

Electus Recruitment Solutions is seeking an elite software engineer to take full technical ownership of bespoke defence systems in a demanding on-site Newcastle upon Tyne role.

You will shape architecture, collaborate with domain experts, and deliver low-latency, high-integrity code while maintaining top engineering standards and embracing autonomy with clear career progression.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Exceptional Academic and professional record.
• Aptitude - experienced engineers who push technology to its limits, even if skills differ slightly from the spec

Responsibilities

• Architect resilient software solutions for high-stakes defence problems.
• Partner directly with domain experts to translate challenges into robust code.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging tools to maintain 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
• Exceptional Academic and professional record
• 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.