Software Engineer, Software Architect, Python

Software Engineer

Runnymede area

Only British Citizen applicants (born in the UK) will be considered for this role, due to the Security Clearance checks

Salary: up to £75K + Excellent Benefits

Security Clearance:
Must be eligible for SC Clearance

We're partnering with an established engineering and technology organisation that is expanding its software engineering capability to support the development of advanced maritime systems.

This is an exciting opportunity for Software Engineers who enjoy working across the full software development lifecycle, from initial concept and design through to implementation, testing, and delivery. You'll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering team developing innovative solutions within a highly technical and mission-critical environment.

The role offers excellent long-term career development, exposure to complex engineering projects, and clear progression opportunities towards technical leadership positions.

You’ll be involved in:

• Software design, development, integration, and testing across a variety of platforms.
• Developing solutions ranging from embedded systems through to distributed and networked applications.
• Working closely with systems, electronics, and hardware engineers to deliver integrated solutions.
• Producing technical documentation and supporting project deliverables.
• Participating in design reviews and providing technical input to software architecture decisions.
• Supporting research and development activities to improve product capability and engineering quality.
• Contributing to technical proposals and supporting future project opportunities.
• Working on software applications that utilise digital signal processing techniques.

Essential:

• Degree qualified in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Commercial experience in software design and development.
• Strong knowledge of structured software development methodologies.
• Experience with UML-based design approaches.
• Proficiency in at least one of the following languages:
  • C
  • C++
  • C#
  • Java
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ability to work independently and contribute within a collaborative environment.
• Eligible to obtain UK SC Security Clearance.

Desirable:

• Experience working within defence, aerospace, maritime, or other highly regulated engineering environments.
• Understanding of sonar systems or signal processing applications.
• Interest in professional development and working towards Chartered Engineer status.

• Opportunity to work across the full engineering lifecycle.
• Clear career progression and leadership development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements with core working hours.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• Generous holiday allowance including a Christmas shutdown period.
• Competitive pension contribution.
• Private medical cover.
• Ongoing training, development, and professional qualification support.
• Salary sacrifice schemes and technology purchase programmes.
• Relocation assistance available where applicable.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.