Software Engineer

Software Developer– Remote with occasional travel to Reading – 6 Month Contract ( 37 hours per week) - £83 - £87 per hour (Inside IR35) – SC Clearance

Our client are a large Defence company who are working on creating complex training systems. They are looking for a Software Developer to design, build and run complex codes whilst following secure-by-design practices. Ideally the right candidate will have experience using C++, C# OR WPF.

Working Patterns and location – Remote with occasional travel to Reading (external travel to sites may be required)

The Key Responsibilities of a Software Developer:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality code aligned with industry best practices, contributing to the evolution of engineering standards and supporting estimation activities.
• Deliver features aligned with the product roadmap, making impactful technical decisions that drive programme success.
• Conduct peer code reviews, offering constructive feedback, guidance, and quality oversight.
• Promote continuous improvement of development practices, code quality, and team processes.
• Provide technical leadership and direction within the team.
• Architect and implement new product capabilities and enhancements.
• Create and maintain test artefacts, including unit and integration tests, to support a robust continuous delivery pipeline.

Below is a list of Key Skills required for a Software Developer, however you will not be expected to have everything:

• Experience of working in an Agile delivery team and producing and deploying applications in a production environment through a CI/CD pipeline.
• Strong experience of working and delivering C++ and Windows Presentation Framework (WPF) products
• Experience of using development lifecycle tools - GitLab, Bitbucket, Jira and DOORS
• Experience working across all security classifications and delivery of solutions delivered through the Secure by Design (SbD) principles.
• Leading a team of multi-skilled developers to effectively deliver high value products.
• Ability to quickly form effective working relationships with all stakeholders required.
• Configuration management processes and systems.

The client would also like to see some of the below, but this is not essential:

• C# and Windows Presentation Framework (WPF)
• Experience building enterprise level applications or services
• Experience of working in a simulation and/or training environment
• Experience using TDD, BDD and working understanding of SOLID

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Part-time opportunities/flexible working is available to suit individual needs.

Please note that the client has determined that the off-payroll working rules will apply to this assignment and therefore this contract will be run through an Umbrella Company. Income tax and primary national insurance contributions will be deducted at source from any payments made to the intermediary.

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