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Job summary
A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for a contract position in Southampton. The role involves developing embedded software solutions for innovative projects in the Defence & Security sector, requiring both onsite collaboration and flexibility to work remotely. Candidates should have a strong background in embedded C++, Linux, and be eligible for SC clearance.
Qualifications
- Experience with Software Engineering, Embedded C/C++, and Linux.
- Proficiency in UML and embedded Linux.
- Hands-on experience with bare metal embedded C++ software development.
- Familiarity with embedded interfaces and development tools.
Responsibilities
- Developing bare metal embedded C++ software.
- Maintaining SC clearance or ability to obtain it for UK eyes-only projects.
- Collaborating on-site in Southampton 1-4 days a week.
Skills
Location: Southampton (onsite requirements vary depending on project demands - more detail below)
Duration: 6 month contract
Rate: 64.22ph UMB (Inside IR35)
Role details: Our client, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for a contract position in Southampton. This opportunity involves working on innovative software solutions for integrated sensors and protection systems, requiring both on-site and flexible working arrangements.
- Developing bare metal embedded C++ software
- Working with embedded interfaces such as CAN bus, I2C, SPI, GPIO
- Employing tools and approaches specific to embedded development
- Collaborating on-site in Southampton 1-4 days a week, with flexibility depending on project needs
- Maintaining SC clearance or the ability to obtain it for UK eyes-only projects
- Experience with Software Engineering, Embedded C/C++, and Linux
- Proficiency in UML and embedded Linux
- Hands-on experience with bare metal embedded C++ software development
- Familiarity with embedded interfaces and development tools
- Ability to work both on-site in Southampton and remotely as required
- Eligibility for SC clearance to work on specific projects
- C# application development
- Experience with developing Windows & Linux applications
- Understanding of software lifecycle processes
- Familiarity with configuration management tools like git
- Software design experience with SysML / UML
- Experience in developing test cases and procedures
- Experience with iterative development lifecycles such as tailored Agile
- Proficiency with tools associated with iterative development like Jira and DevOps
- Knowledge of Docker, virtual machines, and CI tools like Jenkins
If you are a Principal Software Engineer looking to contribute to pioneering software developments in the Defence & Security sector, we encourage you to apply now for this contract opportunity in Southampton.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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