At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop advanced software for mission-critical systems in defence.
- Company: Leading engineering firm focused on innovative technology solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, matched pension, generous holidays, and comprehensive healthcare.
- Other info: Strong focus on equality and diversity with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and work on cutting-edge projects that make a difference.
- Qualifications: Experience in software development, Java, Spring, React, and Agile practices.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 75000 £ per year.
Salary: £75,000 - 75,000 per year
Requirements
- Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle with experience delivering complex software systems
- Experience contributing to and influencing systems architecture and design
- Proficiency with Java, Spring, and React
- Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD)
- Strong background in Agile software engineering practices (Scrum, CI/CD, BDD)
- Experience using Git, GitLab, and Jira to manage and drive development
- Security Clearance: SC clearance (or eligibility) required
Responsibilities
- Supporting the delivery of advanced software projects across multiple technology areas, including RF/Optical Communications, RADAR/Electronic Warfare, GNSS, Cyber/Crypto-Security, and Joint Air, Land and Maritime domains
- Designing, developing, and testing high-quality software in line with industry best practice
- Applying your expertise across the full software development lifecycle
- Contributing to and influencing systems architecture and technical design decisions
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams and customer-facing delivery teams
- Championing modern development practices to enable efficient delivery and high-quality outcomes
- Building strong relationships within the customer community to support ongoing programmes and future growth
Technologies
- CI/CD
- Git
- GitLab
- Support
- JIRA
- Java
- React
- Security
- Spring
- TDD
We are a leading engineering company based in Malvern, Farnborough, and Portsmouth, dedicated to delivering complex, mission‑critical systems in the defence and national security domain. Our team comprises experienced engineers and scientists working with cutting‑edge technology to execute projects from proof‑of‑concept to fully deployed production systems. We offer a competitive salary, matched pension contributions with life assurance, generous holiday allowances, and comprehensive healthcare options, alongside a strong commitment to equality and diversity in our workplace.
Contact Details:
Sanderson Government and Defence Recruitment Team
