Software Engineer, Python, C++ Developer

Contract Software Engineer (C++ and Python or LUA)

Edinburgh based (Predominately onsite with some remote working)

Must be eligible or hold security clearance (SC)

Up to £50 p/h Inside IR35

One of the U.K's leading defence primes are looking to onboard a Software Engineer on an initial Six-month contract basis to support an ongoing defence project. We are specifically looking for candidates with a background in simulation, games development or similar with live security clearance and are eligible to work on U.K eyes only projects.

• Proven background in Games or Simulation development or similar
• Strong C++ and Python/LUA experience
• Rapid prototyping experience (Able to provide a prototype to present to stakeholders in tight deadlines)
• Engine exploitation - Profiling, optimisation and customer module/plug in development
• Demonstratable experience working on security cleared projects
• Any experience with 3D modelling, HLA/DIS and UX/Human Factors would be an advantage
• Eligible or hold live SC clearance
• Any experience working within a regulated industry would be a bonus

• Take the project from conception through to delivery
• Customise game/simulation engines
• Design and implement C++, Python and Lua systems
• Support other divisions such as System Engineers, Software teams, HF designers and other IT divisions.