Senior Software Engineer

Overview

In this Senior Software Engineer role, you will own substantial software work from specification to verified delivery within a specialist defence and maritime tech environment. You will apply strong C++ expertise to develop innovative radar and navigation software, while guiding and mentoring junior engineers. You will also act as a technical liaison with customers, suppliers and collaborators, shaping how software supports the company’s products. This is a chance to influence end-to-end software delivery on cutting‑edge sensor technology.

Responsibilities

• Produce software for new, innovative and profitable products and solutions using good engineering practices
• Enhance and support existing software to meet commercial needs
• Oversee specification, design, implementation, testing and maintenance of software for products and services
• Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced colleagues, role modeling best practices
• Serve as technical liaison with customers, suppliers and collaborators on software matters
• Undertake additional project tasks as required by management

Key requirements

• Excellent understanding and hands-on experience of C++
• Experience taking projects through the full software development life cycle
• Good written and verbal English communication skills
• Good understanding of Microsoft Visual Studio (2022/2026)
• Experience with GUI/UX or HCI would be desirable
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. Python, PowerShell) would be advantageous

• Communication skills
• Mentorship
• Customer-facing liaison
• C++
• Full software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Microsoft Visual Studio (2022/2026)

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