Software Engineer

Carbon 60; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering company in Portsmouth is seeking a Software Engineer for a 12-month contract in the space sector. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in C++ and knowledge in Windows applications, preferably with MFC and C#. This role offers competitive pay rates and an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focusing on innovative projects.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in C++ programming.
• Knowledge of working with Windows applications, preferably with experience in MFC and C#.
• Experience in real-time control coding using ADA is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to software design and implementation activities.
• Assist with defining or amending requirements in compliance with quality criteria.
• Determine interface requirements.
• Implement design documents and software changes.
• Develop software to appropriate coding standards.
• Ensure software meets requirements using appropriate test/inspection methods.

Skills

C++ programming

Windows applications

MFC

C#

ADA

Agile development

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Enterprise Architect

Git

Job description

Please note you must be able to pass Security Clearance for this position.

Carbon60 is currently looking for a Software Engineer to join their client based in Portsmouth in their Space sector. This is a contract role lasting 12 months with the possibility of extension.

Responsibilities

As a Software Engineer, you will contribute to software design and implementation activities through all stages of the project development life cycle.

• Assisting with defining or amending requirements in compliance with quality criteria
• Determining interface requirements
• Implementing design documents and software changes, including new and expanded functionality
• Developing software to appropriate coding standards
• Ensuring software meets requirements using appropriate test/inspection methods
• Utilising agile development tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Enterprise Architect, and Git

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Extensive experience in C++ programming
• Knowledge of working with Windows applications, preferably with experience in MFC and C#
• Desirable: Experience in real-time control coding using ADA

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative company that values its employees. The role offers a competitive pay rate of £37.38 per hour (PAYE) or £50 per hour (Umbrella).

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy