Senior Software Engineer

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world's most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

Capgemini are looking for a senior software engineer to join our High Integrity Software team. Our team develops software for safety related and critical applications in the Aerospace, Defence, Rail, Automotive and Energy sectors, often related to critical national infrastructure. Our industry award winning projects make step changes in operational efficiency and safety in their domain and are highly respected by our customers. You will join a diverse team of excellent and experienced engineers who are committed to ensuring our projects meet our customers' high expectations.

Essential

• Strong knowledge of the whole safety critical software development life cycle.
• Extended expertise in either requirements, development or test.
• Experience in at least one of the following markets: aerospace, transport, defence, rail, automotive.
• Experience of applying relevant standards such as 61508, 50128, 26262 ED 109, DO 178 etc.
• Track record of the technical leadership of high value software development projects.
• Experience in leading people, building careers and capability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly build rapport with others.
• Self motivated and able to use initiative.
• Organised, good time management and prioritisation.
• Methodical approach to work, with good attention to details and strong logic and reasoning skills.

Desirable

• Degree qualified in software engineering or related/relevant subject.
• Chartered Engineer and member of the IEEE or BCS.
• Knowledge and experience in static analysis techniques.

Education

• Computer Science degree, or other scientific degree with software element.

You will take on lead roles in the development of our safety critical software. This may be setting direction for a customer in a small, high value consultancy job or assuming a lead role development or test role in one of our large software development projects.

• Shaping technical strategy on bids and projects basing your approach on our standard life cycle model, extensive quality management system and development toolset and techniques.
• Taking lead consultancy roles to shape how our customers approach their software challenges.
• Leading the generation of software requirements, architecture and design.
• Leading the development of software and systems.
• Leading the testing of software and systems.
• Working with the safety team to provide evidence against the relevant standards.
• Line managing and/or mentoring junior staff and supporting their competency growth.
• Being an advocate for our correctness by construction approach both internally within our business and externally with our clients.
• Working with our market sales teams to support bidding for new projects.

Capgemini is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. This role may require obtaining the relevant level of security clearance. Join us to develop and enhance your career while working on industry award winning projects that make step changes in operational efficiency and safety.

• Open access to digital learning platforms.
• Active employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion like OutFront, CapAbility or
• A work environment recognized by Ethisphere as one of the World's most Ethical companies.