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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Hays plc
- **Location:** New Malden, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £104,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Verification and Validation (Software), Information Technology
- **Published:** August 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/senior-software-engineer/57257803

## About the Role

* 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.

## 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.


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