Software Engineer

Software Engineer

Portsmouth + Hybrid Working

£35,000 - £55,000 + Benefits

Key Skills: Software, C, C#, ADA, UML, Software Engineering, Coding, Scripting, SDLC, Defence, Engineering, Security Clearance

Brief

Software Engineer needed for a leading defence engineering organisation based in the Portsmouth area who are looking to employ an experienced and well-rounded Software Engineer that takes pride in their work.

The successful Software Engineer would desirably be educated to degree level, or equivalent professional/vocational qualification. Working in a large software engineering team you will have a high degree of technical freedom and will have excellent opportunities to apply your knowledge to resolve issues and faults associated with installation, commissioning, operation and performance in the software disciplines.

This role is open to Software Engineers of all levels, it could give you the opportunity to keep developing your career into Senior or Principal Positions or give you the opportunity to jump in and push yourself with new technologies in a skilled, dedicated engineering team developing the latest technologies on high profile projects.

What the role of the Software Engineer entails:

Some of the main duties of the Software Engineer will include:

• Designing, reviewing, developing, testing, documenting, configuring and delivering software products to the agreed standards and procedures using the specified tools, within schedule and estimates
• Resolving complex issues and faults with installation, commissioning, operation and performance of systems
• Providing technical advice and guidance to other professionals, technician engineers and/or customers, and working with a high degree of technical autonomy
• Testing software products sufficiently to ensure software product quality is maintained and minimal or no re-work is required
• Investigating and resolving obsolescence issues and problems raised during any stage of the development lifecycle, including software and system integration, qualification, and in-service trials
• Communicating effectively, identifying early potential risks, seeking clarification and providing feedback to team members and leadership
• Ensuring that a good working knowledge of, and adherence to, Training Services software related processes, software development practices and product deliverables
• Supporting team members and leadership with relevant estimation of development activities

What experience you need to be the successful Software Engineer:

Essential:

We are looking for strong Software Engineers with a considerable background in implementing in a high-level language;

• Experience with all phases of the software development lifecycle
• Experience of UML or similar high-level design methodology
• Excellent software coding, integration and testing skills
• Experience of configuration control systems
• Knowledge and experience with hardware, and interface standards, including networks, switch and router configuration, and WAN protocols

Desirable:

• Knowledge of C#, C or Ada is desirable, but training can be given
• Knowledge of management of deployed systems, security, account management and automated software deployment

In order to be eligible for this role you will need to undergo Security Clearance Background Checks that require you to be a UK resident and UK passport holder.

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Software Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

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