Software Engineer

Location: Southwick

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