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Software Architect This company, a leading provider of cutting-edge Air Defence Systems, is seeking a talented Software Architect to join their dynamic team in Bristol. As a Software Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their innovative solutions. Responsibilities of the … Software Architect: - Continuously design and develop Command and Control architectures for the company's next-generation products - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation and integration of software solutions - Proactively identify and implement new tools, techniques, and approaches to enhance the company's software development processes - Maintain effective documentation throughout the software development lifecycle - Ensure compliance with industry standards and restricted coding practices, such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C, or IEC61508 and MISRA C++ Qualifications and Skills: - Extensive experience in software engineering, with a strong background in C++ development More ❯

C++ Software Engineer This company is seeking a talented C++ Software Engineer to join their dynamic team in Bristol. As a C++ Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the development of cutting-edge Air Defence Systems, contributing to the design, implementation, and maintenance of … innovative solutions. The C++ Software Engineer will be responsible for the continued design and development of Command and Control architectures, ensuring the evolution of the company's products while upholding their renowned reputation for safety, performance, and dependability. This is a hands-on role that requires a proactive and … initiative-taking approach to software engineering. Key Responsibilities: - Design and develop Command and Control architectures for future products - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and integrate software solutions - Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, from requirement gathering to automated target integration and proving - Maintain effective More ❯

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a C++ Software Architect/C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on initial 12 month contract. The role will be onsite but a 4 day working week (Monday to Thursday) is OK. Hourly Rate: £70.00 per hour (Umbrella … Contract Duration: 12 Months C++ Software Architect/Software Engineer Job Description: The team, at the Bristol facility, develop solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems; developing evolving products whilst maintaining our enviable reputation for safety, performance and dependability. This is a very hands-on role … and requires the continued design and development of Command and Control architectures, and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative. Skillset/experience required: A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. Experience More ❯

Software Architect 12 month contract Based in Bristol Offering £70ph Inside IR35 Are you experienced with C++? Do you have experience in Software Architecture? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for … you! As the Software Architect, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and … continued design and development of Command and Control architectures, and the instantiations for future products Your skill set may include: A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system-wide impact. Experience working in C++ Experience working with software architecture models Experience working across the entire More ❯

Software Architect 12 month contract Based in Bristol Offering 70ph Inside IR35 Are you experienced with C++? Do you have experience in Software Architecture? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for … you! As the Software Architect, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and … the continued design and development of Command and Control architectures, and the instantiations for future products Your skillset may include: A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system-wide impact. Experience working in C++ Experience working with software architecture models Experience working across the entire More ❯

Software Product Support Engineer Location: Bristol Duration: 6 months Rate: Up to £68 per hour Umbrella Our client is looking for a capable software engineer who can support their in-service missile-system middleware solutions and work as part of a small team to investigate and fix issues … as they arise. Working across multiple applications on both land and maritime projects in the systems software department, this role allows for involvement in many of the most advanced missile systems in the world, across multiple warfare domains. Debugging and engineering investigation is a big part of the … job, as the software is complex, and they require someone with an inquisitive nature to be able to investigate issues and discuss solutions with customers. Products require Linux Operating System (OS) configuration, support and security solution maintenance. Proven Ability/Key Skills Proven ability with C or C++ (At More ❯

Software Product Support Engineer Location: Bristol Duration: 6 months Rate: Up to £68 per hour Umbrella Our client is looking for a capable software engineer who can support their in-service missile-system middleware solutions and work as part of a small team to investigate and fix issues … as they arise. Working across multiple applications on both land and maritime projects in the systems software department, this role allows for involvement in many of the most advanced missile systems in the world, across multiple warfare domains. Debugging and engineering investigation is a big part of the … job, as the software is complex, and they require someone with an inquisitive nature to be able to investigate issues and discuss solutions with customers. Products require Linux Operating System (OS) configuration, support and security solution maintenance. Proven Ability/Key Skills Proven ability with C or C++ (At More ❯

Our client has an opportunity for a Software Product Support Engineer to join them on a contract basis for 6 months. Role: Software Product Support Engineer Location : Bristol. 4 days per week in the office as a minimum is required due to the secure classification of the work … start Hourly Rate: Up to £68ph via Umbrella, inside IR35 What you'll be doing: We're a driven team with a passion for software and its successful deployment in battlespace Command and Control (C2) weapon systems. We work on technology that is at the forefront of European missile … system design, delivering safe, secure, and reliable products to our customers. We are looking for a capable software engineer who can support our in-service missile-system middleware solutions and work as part of a small team to investigate and fix issues as they arise. Debugging and engineering More ❯

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a C++/Linux Software Product Support Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. The role can be worked on a 4 day week basis (Monday to Thursday) but due to the nature of the role … the position will need to be based onsite. Job Title: C++/Linux Software Product Support Engineer Rate: £68.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at 'time and a quarter' Location: Bristol Hybrid/Remote working: The role can be worked … Contract: 37 Hours per week Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) C++/Linux Software Product Support Engineer Job Description: We're a driven team with a passion for software and its successful deployment in battlespace Command and More ❯

C++ Software Architect Location: Bristol, Full time on site Duration: 12 Months SC Clearance Required Rate: £70 ph Umbrella Overview of department: Our team, at our Bristol facility, develop solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems; developing evolving products whilst maintaining our enviable reputation for safety, performance … hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of Command and Control architectures, and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative. Key Skillset • A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. … Experience of working in C++ • Experience of working with software architecture models. • Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development. • Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated More ❯

team for a 6-month temporary contract. As a pivotal member of our technology department, you will play a critical role in ensuring our software meets the highest standards of quality, reliability, and security. Role: QA Engineer Duration: 6 Months (extension options) Location: Plymouth (Remote 1 day a month … people to the energy they use safely, reliably, and efficiently, ensuring a brighter future for all. Job Purpose: Reporting to the Head of QA Engineering, you'll design, implement, and manage software testing, platforms, and tooling, both SaaS and on-premise. Your expertise will ensure system quality and … You will be an advocate for Agile principles, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. Key Responsibilities: Design and deploy scalable, high-performance software in alignment with our operational and business goals. Monitor and enhance the performance and reliability of large-scale distributed software platforms. Develop automation More ❯

C++ Software Engineer Location: Bristol, Full time on site Duration: 12 Months SC Clearance Required Rate: £65 ph Umbrella Overview of department: Our team, at our Bristol facility, develop solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems; developing evolving products whilst maintaining our enviable reputation for safety, performance … hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of Command and Control architectures, and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative. Key Skillset A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. … approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development. Knowledge of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation Knowledge of new tools, techniques and approaches More ❯

Software Product Support Engineer required for on site contract assignment in Bristol Experience with C or C++ (At least one of these is essential), Ada, and/or JavaScript, shell scripting languages with a solid background in software engineering. Experience configuring and maintaining Linux OSs (Redhat and/… or Ubuntu) including Kernel configuration and Kernel test. A passion for software engineering, with the ability to innovate and think critically to understand and solve complex software problems. This is a technical support role, so clear communication of technical matters to non-technical stakeholders is an essential More ❯

client : Our client is a leading global aerospace, defense, and security company specializing in delivering complex, mission-critical solutions. With a strong heritage in engineering and innovation, they provide essential services across aviation, marine, land, and nuclear sectors, supporting governments, armed forces, and commercial clients worldwide. Renowned for their … advancement, our client plays a vital role in ensuring operational excellence for their customers. The Role: This role supports the full lifecycle of Systems Engineering activities within the Skynet SDW programme. Reporting to the Project Engineering Manager, you'll: Apply systems thinking and best practices to develop tailored … engineering solutions. Develop and manage system-to-subsystem requirements, ensuring traceability and managing interfaces and trade-offs. Prepare and execute Test and Integration plans, including verification, qualification, and acceptance testing. Lead design reviews and support stakeholder presentations. Manage and mentor a team of engineers, working closely with the PM More ❯

client : Our client is a leading global aerospace, defense, and security company specializing in delivering complex, mission-critical solutions. With a strong heritage in engineering and innovation, they provide essential services across aviation, marine, land, and nuclear sectors, supporting governments, armed forces, and commercial clients worldwide. Renowned for their … advancement, our client plays a vital role in ensuring operational excellence for their customers. The Role: This role supports the full lifecycle of Systems Engineering activities within the Skynet SDW programme. Reporting to the Project Engineering Manager, you'll: Apply systems thinking and best practices to develop tailored … engineering solutions. Develop and manage system-to-subsystem requirements, ensuring traceability and managing interfaces and trade-offs. Prepare and execute Test and Integration plans, including verification, qualification, and acceptance testing. Lead design reviews and support stakeholder presentations. Manage and mentor a team of engineers, working closely with the PM More ❯

client Our client is a leading global aerospace, defence, and security company specializing in delivering complex, mission-critical solutions. With a strong heritage in engineering and innovation, they provide essential services across aviation, marine, land, and nuclear sectors, supporting governments, armed forces, and commercial clients worldwide. Renowned for their … drives innovation and delivers cutting-edge solutions in some of the world's most demanding environments. The Role: Provision of Holistic Life Cycle Systems Engineering support to Replenish Work Packages, including an understanding of the CADMID/T life cycle and its alignment with systems/product life cycles … Delivery of systems engineering activities in accordance with the Top Level Engineering Management Plan (EMP) and ITEA Strategy, from requirements capture to delivery. Champion best practice processes and tailoring on behalf of our client. Own all SE artifacts for your assigned work packages, including development of engineering More ❯

C++ Software Architect required for long term contract assignment with multi- national defence company based in Bristol This is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of Command and Control architectures, and the instantiations for future products. Skillset/experience required: A strong background … in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. Experience of working in C++ Experience of working with software architecture models. Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development. Experience of working across the entire … software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our efficiency and sustainability Experience in other languages such as Ada, QT Knowledge of More ❯

Our client, an Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for a Software Engineer to join them on a contract basis at their site in Bristol. Due to the nature of the role, we can only consider sole British nationals and applicants must be willing to undergo full SC Clearance … Bristol 68 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35 6 month initial contract Responsibilities: The opportunity: We're a driven team with a passion for software and its successful deployment in battlespace Command and Control (C2) weapon systems. We work on technology that is at the forefront of European missile … system design, delivering safe, secure, and reliable products to our customers. We are looking for a capable software engineer who can support our in-service missile-system middleware solutions and work as part of a small team to investigate and fix issues as they arise. Debugging and engineering More ❯

C++ Software Architect - 70ph (Umbrella) inside IR35 Bristol 12-Month Contract Inside IR35 Onsite Join a cutting-edge team in Bristol shaping the future of Air Defence Systems. We're looking for a C++ Software Architect to drive the design and development of next-gen Command & Control architectures. … hands-on role ideal for a proactive engineer with a passion for real-time systems and high-integrity software. What you'll need: Strong software engineering background Expertise in C++ and architecture modelling Experience with real-time, multi-threaded systems Knowledge of safety-critical standards (DefStan More ❯

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on initial 12 month contract. The role will be onsite but a 4 day working week (Monday to Thursday) is OK. Hourly Rate: £65.00 per hour (Umbrella) Contract Duration: 12 Months C++ … Software Engineer Job Description: This is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of Command and Control architectures, and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative. Skillset/experience required: A strong background … in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. Experience of working in C++ Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development. Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement More ❯

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on initial 12 month contract. The role will be onsite but a 4 day working week (Monday to Thursday) is OK. Hourly Rate: £70.00 per hour (Umbrella) Contract Duration: 12 Months C++ … Software Engineer Job Description: This is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of Command and Control architectures, and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative. Skillset/experience required: A strong background … in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. Experience of working in C++ Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development. Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement More ❯

MERITUS Talent are working with Europe's largest weapons systems manufacturer and integrator for the recruitment of a C++ Software Engineer to join their Bristol office on a contract basis. The role requires an active SC Clearance, and candidates must be a sole British national C++ Software Engineer … hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of Command and Control architectures, and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative. Skillset/experience required: A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system … approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development. Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches More ❯

My client is looking to bring on board a Python Software Engineer with a strong Data Science background to join the team on a 9 month engagement. Key for this role is someone with a strong python software engineering skill set with a solid data science background … so we will be looking for skills across: Python Python Frameworks (NumPy, Django, etc) Writing and implementing Code Testing Quality assurance Software tool deployment AWS (Lambda, AWS integrations etc) Metaflow & Prefect Key will be working with Raster Data This will be a 9 month contract Outside of IR35 paying More ❯

My client is looking to bring on board a Python Software Engineer with a strong Data Science background to join the team on a 9 month engagement. Key for this role is someone with a strong python software engineering skill set with a solid data science background … so we will be looking for skills across: Python Python Frameworks (NumPy, Django, etc) Writing and implementing Code Testing Quality assurance Software tool deployment AWS (Lambda, AWS integrations etc) Metaflow & Prefect Key will be working with Raster Data This will be a 9 month contract Outside of IR35 paying More ❯

month contract Rate: 65ph UMB (Inside IR35) Role details: Our client, a leading organisation in the Defence and Security sector, is seeking a C++ Software Engineer to join their Bristol team on a contract basis. This role involves contributing to the development of next-generation Air Defence Systems, maintaining … performance, and dependability. Key Responsibilities: Designing and developing Command and Control architectures for future products Collaborating with requirement authorities and engaging in the entire software development process Utilising automation for target integration and documentation Exploring and implementing new tools, techniques, and approaches to improve efficiency Maintaining momentum and collaboration … within the development team Adhering to standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C, and IEC61508 Job Requirements: Strong background in software engineering and its system-wide impact Proficiency in C++ and Embedded C/C++ Experience with additional languages, such as Ada and QT, is beneficial Knowledge More ❯