Location: Southampton (onsite requirements vary depending on project demands - more detail below) Duration: 6 month contract Rate: £64.22ph UMB (Inside IR35) Role details: Our client, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for a contract position in Southampton. This opportunity involves working on innovative software solutions for integrated sensors and protection systems, requiring both on-site and flexible working arrangements. Key Responsibilities: Developing bare metal embedded C++ software Working with embedded interfaces such as CAN bus, I2C, SPI, GPIO Employing tools and approaches specific to embedded development Collaborating on-site in Southampton 1-4 days a week, with flexibility depending on project needs Maintaining SC clearance or the ability to obtain it for UK eyes-only projects Job Requirements: Experience with Software Engineering, Embedded C/C++, and Linux Proficiency in UML and embedded Linux Hands-on experience with bare metal embedded C++ software development Familiarity with embedded interfaces and development tools Ability to work both on-site in Southampton and remotely as required Eligibility for SC clearance to work on specific projects Desirable Skills: C# application development Experience with developing Windows & Linux applications Understanding of software lifecycle processes Familiarity with configuration management tools like git Software design experience with SysML / UML Experience in developing test cases and procedures Experience with iterative development lifecycles such as tailored Agile Proficiency with tools associated with iterative development like Jira and DevOps Knowledge of Docker, virtual machines, and CI tools like Jenkins If you are a Principal Software Engineer looking to contribute to pioneering software developments in the Defence & Security sector, we encourage you to apply now for this contract opportunity in Southampton.