Software Engineer

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