Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

Location: Chertsey / Portland (with UK travel)

Salary: Competitive + benefits

An established engineering organisation operating within the Defence sector is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its growing team. This role offers the opportunity to work on advanced systems and products, contributing across the full software development lifecycle within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.

The Role

Reporting to the Principal Engineer, the Senior Software Engineer will play a key role in the design, development and delivery of high-quality software solutions. You will lead and mentor a team of engineers, ensuring projects are delivered to specification, on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Take responsibility for the quality of software delivered by the team to the project technical authority

Support the Project Manager in estimating, monitoring and meeting project timescales

Define software architecture and detailed design as part of wider system development

Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to define interfaces with firmware and electronics

Present software designs internally and to customers at all project stages

Ensure compliance with company and project standards, procedures and best practices

Lead, mentor and supervise software engineers, ensuring effective delivery of work packages

Support system integration, testing and customer acceptance activitiesThis is not an exhaustive list and responsibilities may evolve in line with business needs.

What We're Looking For

Strong experience in software architecture and detailed design

Proven background in C++ development and testing to industry standards

Experience working with Linux and Windows development environments

Familiarity with version control systems and structured development processes

Experience in software verification and validation against defined requirements

Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring software teams

Ability to produce clear technical documentation and communicate effectively with stakeholders

Experience using UML design tools such as Enterprise Architect

Knowledge of embedded and real-time systems

Experience with system integration and acceptance testing

Exposure to Docker or containerised software environments (desirable)

Experience in acoustic signal processing (desirable)

Qualifications, Skills & Requirements

Degree (BSc or equivalent) in Engineering, Mathematics, Science or related discipline

Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC or DV)

Sole UK nationality required due to project constraints

Full UK driving licence

Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK between sites

Working Hours

Full-time, permanent position

Flexible working with core hours:

09:30 - 12:00

14:00 - 16:00

Additional flexibility available

What's On Offer

Competitive salary with paid overtime or time off in lieu (up to 24 extra days leave)

Flexible working environment

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Private medical care with nationwide coverage

Holiday shutdown over the Christmas period

Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities

Salary sacrifice schemes (including tech and Cycle to Work)

Gym discounts and access to onsite facilities

Company-provided equipment for office and home working

Relocation support available

Ready to Apply?

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