At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop innovative software solutions and engage directly with clients to gather requirements.
- Company: Join a leading UK tech company focused on national security and advanced digital solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, annual bonuses, generous leave, and pension contributions.
- Other info: Collaborate with top engineers in a dynamic, high-performance team.
- Why this job: Work on groundbreaking projects that make a real difference in national security.
- Qualifications: Strong Java experience, familiarity with Python, and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
The Opportunity
Our client is a UK-based technology and innovation company that develops advanced software, cyber security, and digital solutions for complex and mission-critical environments. Working across research, product development, and consultancy, the company helps organisations solve challenging technical problems through innovative engineering, emerging technologies, and applied research.
The Why?
- You will be working on seriously ground breaking stuff that supports the national security of the UK - work across research, innovation and delivery.
- Develop your client facing skills as you will interact with clients and spend time on client site from time to time scoping these innovations.
- Work within a small, high performance technical team led by some of the very best engineers in the North of England.
The What?
Our client is looking for a consulting Software Engineer at a Principal level that would have a dual role in developing innovative solutions for their clients while also being able to interface with the end client, document, gather requirements and lead technical designs.
Experience required:
- Strong Java Engineering experience with any Python also considered.
- Experience working across multiple operating systems including Linux and Android.
- Experience working on regulated security led projects.
- Strong communication skills having operated as a consultant previously (preferred) or within a consultancy environment.
Onsite work:
Due to the nature of the work our client delivers, it is essential that you will be working at either client site or in office 5 days a week - our client would also support your application from SC Clearance through to DV clearance.
The Benefits?
- Annual bonus based on personal + company performance.
- Pension contributions (6%).
- 25 days leave + 5 days purchasable.
- Life / Critical illness cover.
- Enhanced maternity / paternity.
And finally.. Who are we?
FORT - Future of Recruiting Technologists is a technical & IT search consultancy that specialises in placing experienced professionals & teams with leading technology companies in the North of England. We strive to provide our candidates with the most transformative opportunities available. For our clients, we understand that technical expertise alone does not make for the best employee. We take time to ensure a strong cultural and technical fit through deep understanding of our client's business and project needs. Ultimately, we pair technologists with businesses based on more than just skills. Our values and standards are the bedrock of every interaction; Continual Development, Compassion and Consistency.
Principal Software Consultant in Halifax employer: FORT
As a Principal Software Consultant with our client, you will be part of a pioneering technology and innovation company that plays a crucial role in enhancing the national security of the UK. The company fosters a collaborative work culture within a high-performance technical team, offering exceptional opportunities for professional growth and client engagement. With competitive benefits including an annual bonus, generous leave, and support for security clearances, this role provides a meaningful and rewarding career path in a dynamic environment.
