Senior Software Engineer

Salary: £75,000 - 75,000 per year

Requirements

: Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle with experience delivering complex software systemsExperience contributing to and influencing systems architecture and designProficiency with Java, Spring, and ReactExperience 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 developmentSecurity 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 domainsDesigning, developing, and testing high-quality software in line with industry best practiceApplying your expertise across the full software development lifecycleContributing to and influencing systems architecture and technical design decisionsCollaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams and customer-facing delivery teamsChampioning modern development practices to enable efficient delivery and high-quality outcomesBuilding strong relationships within the customer community to support ongoing programmes and future growth Technologies: CI/CDGitGitLabSupportJIRAJavaReactSecuritySpringTDD 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 28 week of 2026