At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop innovative software solutions in defence consultancy.
- Company: Rapidly growing consultancy with experienced practitioners in UK defence.
- Benefits: Negotiable salary, 25 days holiday, pension contributions, and life insurance.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for growth and collaboration in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cutting-edge projects while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in software engineering, proficient in C/C++, and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Negotiable plus benefits, pension (7% contribution), 25 days holiday & life insurance.
We are looking for principal software engineers with diverse experience. We are a small but rapidly growing consultancy, owned by highly experienced and recognised practitioners in UK defence consultancy.
As a Principal Software Engineer, you will play a major role in leading and developing software engineering in the Software Modelling and Simulation, autonomy and geospatial fields, along with providing key advice around innovation and new techniques to stakeholders.
Take responsibility for the leadership and delivery of whole, or significant sub-components, of technical consulting projects and products.
Designing, developing and delivering software solutions using a large range of techniques, including Wargames, Modelling and Simulation, Robotic and Autonomous systems, Digital Twins and Synthetic Environments.
Building new relationships and maintaining current customer relationships.
- At least 10 years of experience, including designing and delivering software applications and leading teams.
- At least 10 years experience in designing and implementing performant software applications.
- Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems in scientific or applied fields.
- The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level or have equivalent relevant experience.
- Proficient in C/C++ native development.
- Demonstratable experience and capability in writing proposals and coordinating bid management activity.
- Extensive experience with a range of software modelling and simulation techniques.
- Experience in using cases and project data context to determine specifications and requirements.
- Understand varied codebases and be confident in making changes to large projects.
- Understand performance and hardware constraints.
- Building customer and stakeholder relationships.
- Be willing to travel (on occasion as projects demand) and comfortable to work at client sites for periods.
- Experience working with Defence Digital, DE&S, Dstl, Frontline Commands or UK Defence industry.
- Candidates will also need to either hold a current SC clearance or be willing and eligible to undergo a Security Clearance check (SC level) upon starting their employment with the company.
We offer competitive salaries and packages, and the opportunity for rapid advancement for the right candidates.
Software Principal Engineer - Remote in Cosham employer: Sirius Digital
As a rapidly growing consultancy in the UK defence sector, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to lead and excel in their fields. With competitive salaries, generous benefits including a 7% pension contribution and 25 days holiday, and ample opportunities for professional development, we are committed to supporting our Principal Software Engineers in their career growth while working on cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Join us to be part of a dynamic team where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will shape the future of defence technology.
