At a Glance
- Tasks: Take ownership of bespoke systems solving critical defence challenges with high autonomy.
- Company: Join a leading tech firm focused on innovative defence solutions.
- Benefits: Top salary, annual bonuses, private healthcare, and a solid pension plan.
- Other info: Exciting career progression opportunities in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in defence tech while pushing your engineering skills to the limit.
- Qualifications: Experience in C#/.NET, Java, Rust, or Python; strong problem-solving and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Take full technical ownership of high-performance, bespoke systems solving critical defence challenges. This role offers an exceptional platform for elite engineers to work alongside leading technical experts, driving architectural decisions and building new capabilities with high levels of autonomy.
What you will need:
- British nationality essential to meet site regulations
- Advanced capability in C#/.NET, Java, Rust or Python
- Track record of designing and delivering complex software solutions
- Strong communication skills to articulate technical decisions to key stakeholders
- Aptitude - we want experienced engineers who want to push technology to its limits, at pace.
Salary and rewards:
An exceptional top-of-market salary package is available alongside a yearly bonus scheme.
Key responsibilities:
- Architect and deliver resilient software solutions for high-stakes technical problems in defence
- Partner directly with domain experts to translate complex challenges into robust code
- Evaluate and integrate emerging tools to maintain high engineering standards
- Drive continuous improvement across core codebase architecture and delivery pipelines
Your experience:
- Deep software engineering foundation with a strong academic background in a technical discipline
- Ability to write clean, maintainable code across low-latency or complex enterprise environments
- Strategic problem-solving mindset with a commitment to engineering excellence
- Exposure to high-throughput platforms or financial services technology is advantageous
Benefits and balance:
The employer supports you through:
- An annual bonus scheme
- A comprehensive company pension plan
- Private healthcare cover
- High levels of autonomy with clear career progression opportunities
Where you will be based:
On site, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Share your profile to arrange a short confidential call this week. You will be represented by a specialist technical recruiter who will guide you through each stage of the process. These vacancies are open to British Citizens - dual nationalities are supported. This is a permanent role.
Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to high-technology industries. Thank you for your interest. We aim to respond to your application within 7 days.
Software Developer in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Electus Recruitment Solutions
Join a forward-thinking company that values your contributions and offers a dynamic work culture where innovation thrives. With competitive salaries ranging from £40-50K, hybrid working options, and robust opportunities for professional growth, this role as a Scheduler allows you to engage in meaningful projects that impact the engineering landscape. Embrace the chance to collaborate with diverse teams and develop your skills in a supportive environment dedicated to your career advancement.
Contact Details:
Electus Recruitment Solutions Recruitment Team
