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Senior Software Engineer – 12M FTC

New Senior Software Engineer job based in Southampton – **12 Month FTC**

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Software Engineer based in Southampton for a 12M FTC to join a leading organisation specialising in advanced radiation detection and identification technologies.

This 12-month fixed-term contract offers the chance to work on innovative, real-world applications supporting government, law enforcement, and military sectors.

This is a fantastic role for an experienced and motivated software engineer looking to make a direct impact in a company known for cutting-edge solutions and rapid growth. You’ll be part of a dynamic, collaborative team contributing to complex systems and cross-disciplinary development.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Software Engineer job based in Southampton :

• Lead development of complex software features and end-to-end projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and customers to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Support requirements management, estimation, planning, and delivery.
• Integrate software with hardware to create complete, high-performing systems.
• Contribute to software process improvements and CI/CD pipeline implementation.
• Provide technical mentoring and oversee sprint board management.

Required Experience and Skills Senior Software Engineer job based in Southampton :

• 5+ years’ experience in application and embedded software development (C/C++, Java, Python, Rust).
• Extensive experience working with Linux and Windows OS.
• Hardware/software integration experience and understanding of electronics and systems design.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electronics, or related field.
• Willingness to travel (~10%) and eligible to obtain security clearance (BPSS/SC).

Apply now and bring your software engineering expertise to a team focused on innovation, impact, and technical excellence.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research and Design

• Industries

  Engineering Services and Manufacturing

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