Software Project Engineer

Advanced Resource Managers Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Resource Managers Limited is seeking a Software Project Engineer in Reading on a 6-month contract. The role requires leading technical delivery, coordinating activities across engineering teams and managing risks and dependencies. A high level of UK Security Clearance is required.

The successful candidate will drive technical plans, roadmaps and forecasts while providing leadership and serving as the escalation point for engineering issues throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Degree required in engineering, computer science, IT or related field.
• Experience in software, systems or platform engineering projects.
• Experience in software delivery environments.
• Knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD practices.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication and planning.
• Azure DevOps certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical activities across engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Manage risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies and technical interfaces.
• Support project plans, technical roadmaps, reporting and forecasting.
• Provide technical leadership and first-level decision-making.
• Act as escalation point for engineering issues.
• Ensure adherence to engineering processes and standards.
• Facilitate technical reviews and milestone assessments.

Skills

DevOps

CI/CD practices

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Planning skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering/Computer Science/IT

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

Software Project Engineer Location: Reading Contract: 6 Months Rate: Up to £80 per hour (Inside IR35) The Role We are seeking an experienced Software Project Engineer to support the technical delivery of Software Factory projects and initiatives. You will act as the key technical interface between engineering teams and Delivery Management, coordinating technical activities, managing risks and dependencies, and providing technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle. Please note: Due to the sensitive nature of the work, candidates must already hold a high level of UK Security Clearance .

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate technical activities across engineering teams and stakeholders. Manage project risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies, and technical interfaces. Support project plans, technical roadmaps, reporting, and forecasting. Provide technical leadership and first-level decision-making. Act as the escalation point for engineering issues. Ensure adherence to engineering processes and standards. Facilitate technical reviews and milestone assessments.

Experience Required

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or a related discipline. Strong experience in software , systems, or platform engineering projects . Software engineering experience, ideally within the aerospace & defence sector . Experience in software delivery environments. Knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD practices . Strong technical leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and planning skills. Microsoft Azure DevOps Certification - desirable.

Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.