Software Engineer - Defence

JR United Kingdom; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An excellent opportunity awaits as a Software Engineer in Newport with a leading UK Defence organization. You'll develop cutting-edge Air Defence Systems, and enjoy robust skill development and career advancement. The role offers a competitive salary, bonus, and enhanced leave, with hybrid working options.

Benefits

Salary - up to £65k - D.O.E.

Company bonus - £2500 in year 1

Optional overtime

Enhanced annual leave - up to 15 additional days

First-class skill development and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong skills with C++ required.
• Experience with software architecture models is valuable.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Working on next-generation Air Defence Systems.
• Involvement across the entire development process.

Skills

C++

Software architecture

Collaboration

Communication

Development process

C

Ada

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Software Engineer - Defence, Newport, Wales

Client: Anson McCade

Location: Newport, Wales, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

Excellent opportunity to join a leading UK Defence organisation in Newport working on the next generation of Air Defence Systems. The client has a stellar reputation for cutting-edge technology and as a first-class environment to work, develop skills, and progress your career.

On Offer

• Salary - up to £65k - D.O.E.
• Company bonus - £2500 in year 1
• Optional overtime
• Enhanced annual leave - up to 15 additional days
• First-class skill development and career progression opportunities

What do I need?

• Strong skills with C++
• Experience working with software architecture models
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, capable of working cross-departmentally
• Experience across the entire development process is highly desirable
• Skills with other languages such as C or Ada are highly desirable but not essential
• This role requires candidates to be SC eligible; checks will be completed by the client
• Primarily based on-site in Newport with hybrid options when applicable