Senior Software Engineer

Position: Senior Software Engineer

Location: Hillend, Fife

Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £60,000 – £69,000

Overview:

My client is the largest defence contractor in Europe and provides some of the worlds most advanced technology. This is a place where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference.

My client is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their team who has proven experience within the Software development lifecycle and processes utilising tools such as C++ and/or Java.

What you will be doing is:

• Generation and management of requirements, design, software development and testing of technical solutions
• Performing peer reviews and test definition
• Adherence to project processes and software development practices
• Supporting System Test and Integration Activities
• Production of technical documentation
• May supervise work of more junior staff members, estimation, and reporting on progress
• Liaising with multiple stakeholders

Essential skills:

• Strong understanding of Software development lifecycle and processes (e.g. design, coding, unit testing), and tools (e.g. UML design tools, code IDEs)
• Experience using C++ and/or Java, and desktop-based applications, Windows O/S
• Experienced in object-oriented design/development including UML, SysML or XML

Desirable:

• Coaching more junior staff in software development
• A ‘can do’ attitude; deliver within agreed budgets and timescales; self-organisation and good
  time management
• Good communication and diplomacy skills with the ability to communicate complex technical information to others

Please note that sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Due to the nature of this position, you will need to eligible for security clearance, which does mean you will need to be a British passport holder.