Senior Software Engineer

Salary: £75,000 - 75,000 per year

Requirements:

• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle with experience delivering complex software systems
• Experience contributing to and influencing systems architecture and design
• Proficiency with Java, Spring, and React
• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Strong background in Agile software engineering practices (Scrum, CI/CD, BDD)
• Experience using Git, GitLab, and Jira to manage and drive development
• Security Clearance: SC clearance (or eligibility) required

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the delivery of advanced software projects across multiple technology areas, including RF/Optical Communications, RADAR/Electronic Warfare, GNSS, Cyber/Crypto-Security, and Joint Air, Land and Maritime domains
• Designing, developing, and testing high-quality software in line with industry best practice
• Applying your expertise across the full software development lifecycle
• Contributing to and influencing systems architecture and technical design decisions
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams and customer-facing delivery teams
• Championing modern development practices to enable efficient delivery and high-quality outcomes
• Building strong relationships within the customer community to support ongoing programmes and future growth

Technologies:

• CI/CD
• Git
• GitLab
• Support
• JIRA
• Java
• React
• Security
• Spring
• TDD

More:

We are a leading engineering company based in Malvern, Farnborough, and Portsmouth, dedicated to delivering complex, mission-critical systems in the defence and national security domain. Our team comprises experienced engineers and scientists working with cutting-edge technology to execute projects from proof-of-concept to fully deployed production systems. We offer a competitive salary, matched pension contributions with life assurance, generous holiday allowances, and comprehensive healthcare options, alongside a strong commitment to equality and diversity in our workplace.

last updated 30 week of 2026