Role: Lead Software Engineer
Location: Malvern (Hybrid; 3 days per week onsite)
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum + Benefits
Security Requirement: Must be eligible for SC clearance
We're looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join a top-tier global defence innovator. You'll be the technical ‘go‑to’ for the project, leading the shift away from legacy systems and rebuilding them with a modern stack. This is a perfect role if you want to lead the technical direction and keep your hands in the code, without having to worry about the paperwork or people‑management side of things.
Key Technical Stack
- Core: Java (Modern versions), Spring Boot, and React.
- Evolving: While the core is Java‑based, you will have the opportunity for exposure to C# and C++ within real‑time environments.
- Methodology: Pure Agile (Scrum), with a heavy emphasis on Test‑Driven Development (TDD) and automated CI/CD pipelines.
What you’ll be doing:
- Requirements & Design: You’ll help gather and translate complex software requirements into clear, workable designs.
- Full‑Cycle Engineering: You will design, implement, and maintain software solutions, ensuring they are robust and future‑proof.
- Problem Solving: Whether it’s developing new modules from scratch or hunting down bugs in existing code, you’ll be the person tackling the toughest technical challenges.
- Collaboration: You’ll work shoulder‑to‑shoulder with system engineers, project teams, and stakeholders to make sure everything integrates perfectly.
What we need from you:
- Real‑Time System Experience: You have a solid track record in the design, integration, and delivery of complex, real‑time software systems.
- Engineering Rigor: A deep understanding of the full software development life cycle (SDLC) is essential.
- Tech Stack: You are an expert in Java (primary stack), but you also bring experience with C++ (or a strong desire to work with it) on both Linux and Windows.
- Version Control: You’re comfortable using change control and configuration management systems to keep the codebase healthy.
- The "Independent Lead" Mindset: You don’t need hand‑holding. You are a self‑starter who can "crack on" with complex technical tasks, but you’re also a great communicator who can explain your ideas clearly to both technical and non‑technical colleagues.
Due to the sensitive nature of the projects, applicants must be Sole UK Nationals and hold or be eligible for Security Clearance (SC).
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