Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

We’re hiring a Senior Software Engineer for a specialist engineering consultancy delivering innovative, high-integrity systems.

You’ll lead and mentor engineers, define software architecture, and deliver robust C++ solutions across embedded/real-time environments. You’ll collaborate with electronics/firmware teams, support integration, verification & validation, and work with containerised deployments (e.g. Docker). Experience with UML/Enterprise Architect is beneficial.

Essential

• Current UK Security Clearance (SC or DV) at time of application (role involves work on UK defence programmes).
• Strong C++ design & development, embedded/real-time experience, version control, V&V.
• Proven team leadership/mentoring; clear documentation and stakeholder presentations.
• On-site, 5 days per week in Chertsey (KT16).

Nice to have

Acoustic signal processing; Linux & Windows toolchains; Docker/containers; UML/EA.

Why this role

Meaningful, technically challenging projects with real impact; supportive culture; scope for technical leadership and growth.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you need adjustments during the process, let us know.

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