Senior Software Engineer

Hays plc
New Malden, UK
6 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
£104,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

C Sharp (Programming Language) C++ (Programming Language) Software Engineering Software Requirements Analysis Software Systems Verification and Validation (Software) Information Technology

Job description

  • Lead software engineering activities throughout the full software development lifecycle.
  • Provide technical leadership and oversight for software components and sub-systems.
  • Define, develop and maintain software designs in line with engineering standards and principles.
  • Review, analyse and improve software work products to ensure robust and efficient solutions.
  • Develop software verification and validation strategies, plans and testing activities.
  • Engage with stakeholders to capture, refine and manage software requirements.
  • Produce estimates and support planning of software engineering work packages and deliveries.

Requirements

  • Strong Software Engineering background with experience delivering robust software solutions.
  • Experience leading, mentoring and providing technical guidance to software engineering teams.
  • Proven experience across software design, development, analysis, verification and testing.
  • Strong understanding of software engineering methodologies, processes and best practices.
  • Experience working within large, complex engineering or multi-project environments.
  • Experience within Defence, Naval, Maritime, Combat Systems, Aerospace or other highly regulated sectors is highly desirable.

Technical Environment

  • Ada
  • C#
  • C++, * Degree qualified in Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Technology, Science or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.

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