Senior Software Engineer - Defence | Circa £100K + Competitive Package | South West - Hybrid
About the Role
Work on mission-critical software solutions for defence operations. You'll architect integrations with third-party systems, develop secure data flows across networked domains, and deliver advanced capabilities directly to UK military customers.
Key Responsibilities
* Integrate third-party systems with advanced command and control platforms
* Build scalable data pipelines across varied networks and security domains
* Develop APIs and connectors for legacy and modern defence systems
* Deploy software in non-standard or degraded environments
* Represent technical capabilities directly to defence clients
* Travel to customer sites for deployment and support
Required Skills
* 4+ years experience with languages like Java, Python, C++, Rust, Go, or JavaScript
* Strong engineering background (CS, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics)
* Experience with large-scale data processing and complex systems
* Comfortable working in a customer-facing, mission-driven environment
* Eligible for UK Security Clearance
* Willing to travel for field deployments
Preferred Skills
* Background in networking, distributed systems, or sensor fusion
* Experience deploying software in defence or secure/government environments
* Familiarity with degraded or constrained network communications
* Knowledge of real-time systems, autonomy, or AI integration
Benefits
* Fully covered Private Medical Insurance
* Generous holiday allowance and pension
* Daily meals, relocation support, commuter benefits
* Professional development stipend
Interested?
Apply now to help shape the future of defence technology with advanced software and real-world impact.
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