Software Engineer

Software Engineer
Location: Portsmouth (Hybrid)
Salary: £50,000–£70,000
Type: Full-time, Permanent

My client, a specialist engineering organisation operating within the maritime and defence sector, is looking for a Software Engineer to join its growing development team. This role offers the opportunity to work on advanced navigation and mission systems, developing high-quality software solutions used in complex and mission-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities
•    Design, develop, and maintain software applications and systems in C++
•    Contribute to requirements gathering, technical design, and project planning
•    Develop back-end services, databases, communication infrastructure, and client-server applications
•    Support front-end UI design and development
•    Create and execute software testing, validation, and simulation activities
•    Collaborate within an Agile/Scrum development environment
•    Contribute to continuous improvement, technology evaluation, and engineering best practices

Requirements
•    Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline
•    Strong commercial experience with C++ and object-oriented programming
•    Knowledge of software design principles, algorithms, and data structures
•    Experience with database technologies and network programming
•    Understanding of Agile development methodologies and source control systems
•    Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills
•    Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
•    Eligibility to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC)

What’s on Offer
•    £50k–£70k salary
•    Hybrid working in Portsmouth
•    Company pension, life assurance, and private medical insurance
•    25 days holiday plus bank holidays
•    Flexible working, including a 9-day fortnight option
•    Electric vehicle, cycle-to-work, and technology salary sacrifice schemes
•    Ongoing training and development opportunities
•    Opportunity to work on cutting-edge maritime and defence technology projects