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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Kingston upon Thames, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £104,354.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Software Engineering
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/senior-software-engineer/44633677

## About the Role

Software is robust and efficient. Skills & Qualifications : Experience in C++ or C# Ada experience highly desirable Background in software product development and/or delivery, preferably in a large, complex multi-project environment Desirable Skills Team Leading experience both managing work and reporting on costs Defence background About BAE: BAE Systems is a leading global defence, aerospace, and security company. They're experts in delivering advanced solutions for air, land, and naval forces, as well as commercial aerospace and cyber security. Known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, BAE Systems offers exciting career opportunities for those looking to make a significant impact in cutting-edge technology and defence sectors. Inclusion statement Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive consideration for your application without regard to race, religion or belief, gender identity or
expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age. TPBN1_UKTJ

## Description

Client: BAE Systems Job Title: Senior Software Engineer Duration: 12 months Location: New Malden - full time on-site Hourly Rate: £50.17 PAYE or £67.70 Umbrella inside IR35 Working Arrangements: - 37hrs per week minimum About The Role Working within their Naval Ships function, you will lead activities to develop and commission software engineering work products and supporting artefacts, contributing to several activities throughout the software engineering life cycle. Key Responsibilities : Provide technical leadership to team members, providing technical oversight for Software components or small sub-systems to ensure that all activities enhance the Software Lead activities to define and capture the design of software components, to meet identified requirements by following appropriate design standards and principles. Ensure design artefacts are maintained, to take account of change following release of the software and/or system. Review and analyse software work products, to ensure the


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