Software Engineer

Successful candidates must hold a minimum of SC clearance and be willing to undergo DV (Developed Vetting). Further information on UK vetting levels can be found via GOV.UK (National security vetting: clearance levels).

A leading consultancy in the Defence & Securit y sector is seeking an experienced Software Develope r to join their team on a permanen t basis in Leatherhea d. This is a great opportunity to work on high-consequence, real-world problems in a collaborative consultancy environment, often engaging directly with customers and technical stakeholders

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The Ro

leYou’ll design, build and maintain robust software components, contributing to both day-to-day delivery and longer-term technical directio

n.
Key responsibilities inclu

• de:Developing and maintaining high-quality software in Java and C++ (robustness, performance, maintainabili
• ty)Implementing/extending code that integrates with a flexible framework f or solver coupling and data excha
• ngeWorking closely with clients, domain scientists and computational engineers (includi ng on-s ite collaborati
• on)Contributing to software architect ure and technical design decisi
• onsWriting clean, well-documented, testable code aligned with best pract
• iceTaking part in code reviews, debugging, performance profil ing and continuous improvem
• entSupporting and mentoring junior develop
• ersProgressing towards broader responsibility in planning, delivery and project managem
• entContributing to client relationships and business development (e.g ., proposal writ i

ng)
Essential Skills / Experi

• enceCommercial software development experience in Java and
• C++Str ong object-oriented de sign and modular architecture experi
• enceFamiliarity with modern development practices includ ing Git and C
• I/CDExperience across the full SDLC: design, implementation, testing, mainten
• anceStrong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary
• teamConfident communicator, comfortable engaging directly with clients and technical stakehol
• dersSole UK nationa lity (due to the nature of the w

ork)
Desi

• rableUnit testing with JUnit an d/or Google
• TestNumerical methods / scientific computing know
• ledgeBackgroun d in physics, applied maths or engine
• eringFortr
• an 90SQL develo
• pmentSpring Fram
• eworkDefence sector exper

ience
Be

• nefitsCompetitive salary with annual r
• eviews25 days h oliday + option to buy
• 5 moreFlexible working o
• ptionsEnhanced parental be
• nefitsPension
• schemeTargeted professional devel
• opmentLife ass
• urancePrivate healthcare memb
• ershipCompany performance bonus
• schemePaid professional institution membership + support attaining memb
• ershipCycle to work
• schemeSeason rail ticke
• t loanAdditional optional benefits tailored

to you
If you’re an experienced Software Developer looking for a role where you can grow technically and take on increasing leadership responsibility, we’d love to hear fro m you. Ap ply now to find ou