Java Software Engineer

Company: Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Java Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.

Job Title:

Java Software Engineer

Rate:

£65.00 per hour

Location:

Bristol

Hybrid / Remote working:

The role will be onsite – a compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday is fine)

Contract:

37 Hours per week

Overtime:

Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’

Duration:

12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)

IR35 status:

Inside IR35 (Umbrella)

Job Description

The team, at the Bristol facility, develop solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems; developing evolving products whilst maintaining their enviable reputation for safety, performance and dependability.

This is a very hands‑on role and requires the continued design and development of new and evolving software tools and architectures, and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative.

Skillset/experience required:

  • A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact.
  • Experience of working in Java
  • Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development.
  • Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation
  • Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our efficiency and sustainability
  • Experience in other languages such as Ada
  • Knowledge of DDS middleware and Real Time Operating Systems
  • Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C or IEC61508

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Posted: February 19th, 2026