Senior Software Engineer

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Senior Software EngineerDefence Technology | Chertsey, Surrey | Hybrid (2 days on-site) | Up to £80,000 + PackageThe CompanyA well-established, specialist defence and technology business based in Chertsey, Surrey. Operating as a flat, agile SME, the company delivers high-quality systems and products into the defence sector, offering genuine exposure across the full engineering lifecycle. You will be working in a technically driven environment where individual contribution has real impact on the business and its customers.The RoleWe are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to work within and lead a team of design engineers, delivering innovative software solutions into complex defence programmes. You will be responsible for translating system requirements into robust software architectures, managing delivery against project timescales and budget, and mentoring junior engineers within the team.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine architectural and detailed software designs as part of the wider system definitionLead and mentor a software engineering team on a day-to-day basisWork cross-functionally with firmware and electronics engineers to ensure system-level requirements are metMonitor software compliance with project and company standardsPresent designs at review stages both internally and to customersManage estimation, planning and progress against project milestonesWhat You'll NeedStrong C++ development experience, ideally to industry standards on Linux and/or Windows platformsExperience in acoustic or RF signal processing (essential)Familiarity with structured UML-based design tools (e.g. Enterprise Architect)Experience of software verification and validation against contractual requirementsExposure to embedded or real-time application softwareExperience with Docker containers or equivalent containerisationStrong technical documentation and stakeholder communication skillsDegree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related STEM subject (or equivalent experience)Eligibility to obtain UK SC security clearanceSole UK National from birth (required for security clearance purposes)Full UK driving licenceWhat's On OfferUp to £80,000 base salary plus packagePaid overtime or time off in lieu (up to 24 additional days per year)Flexible core hours (09:30-12:00 and 14:00-16:00)Competitive employer-matched pensionPrivate medical careOnsite gym accessSalary sacrifice schemes (cycle to work, tech)Structured training and career developmentHoliday closedown over Christmas/New YearRelocation package availableCandidates must hold Sole UK Nationality from birth.JBRP1_UKTJ
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Chertsey
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