It Software Engineer jobs in United Kingdom

Senior Software Engineer – Connected Warfare | Competitive Salary + Package | South West - Hybrid

About the Role
Work on mission-critical software solutions for defence operations. You'll architect integrations with third-party systems, develop secure data flows across networked domains, and deliver advanced capabilities directly to UK military customers.

Key Responsibilities
• Integrate third-party systems with advanced command and control platforms
• Build scalable data pipelines across varied networks and security domains
• Develop APIs and connectors for legacy and modern defence systems
• Deploy software in non-standard or degraded environments
• Represent technical capabilities directly to defence clients
• Travel to customer sites for deployment and support

Required Skills
• 4+ years experience with languages like Java, Python, C++, Rust, Go, or JavaScript
• Strong engineering background (CS, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics)
• Experience with large-scale data processing and complex systems
• Comfortable working in a customer-facing, mission-driven environment
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance
• Willing to travel for field deployments

Preferred Skills
• Background in networking, distributed systems, or sensor fusion
• Experience deploying software in defence or secure/government environments
• Familiarity with degraded or constrained network communications
• Knowledge of real-time systems, autonomy, or AI integration

Benefits
• Fully covered Private Medical Insurance
• Generous holiday allowance and pension
• Daily meals, relocation support, commuter benefits
• Professional development opportunities

Interested?
Apply now to help shape the future of defence technology with advanced software and real-world impact.