Senior Software Engineer

Premier Group Recruitment
Woking, UK
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
£60,000.0 - £70,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Testing (Software) Systems Engineering C++ (Programming Language) Linux Firmware Software Architecture Signal Processing Software Licensing Audit Software Engineering Software Requirements Analysis Systems Integration UML
+5 more
Real Time Systems Software Verification SC Clearance Software Version Control Docker

Job description

  • Lead architectural and detailed software design activities
  • Develop and test software solutions in C++ to industry standards
  • Translate system requirements into robust software designs
  • Work closely with electronics, firmware, and systems engineering teams
  • Ensure software compliance with project and organisational standards
  • Support estimation, planning, and delivery against project timelines
  • Present technical solutions to internal stakeholders and customers
  • Mentor and supervise software engineers within the team
  • Support system integration, verification, and acceptance activities

Requirements

  • Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Science, or related field
  • Strong experience in software architecture and design
  • Proficiency in C++ development within Linux and/or Windows environments
  • Experience with version control and structured development processes
  • Proven experience in software verification and validation
  • Background in embedded or real-time systems
  • Experience leading or mentoring software engineers
  • Strong communication and technical documentation skills

Desirable

  • Experience with UML and tools such as Enterprise Architect
  • Knowledge of signal processing or similar technical domains
  • Familiarity with containerisation tools such as Docker
  • Experience working within Defence or other regulated industries
  • Understanding of system integration and acceptance processes

Additional Requirements

  • Ability to obtain SC or DV UK security clearance
  • Sole UK nationality
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Willingness to travel between sites as required

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