Software Engineer
Location: Stevenage
Salary: £54,000 - £64,000 DOE + Bonus + Extensive Benefits
Working Pattern: 5 Days On-Site | Compressed 4-Day Week Available
Clearance: SC Eligibility Required
I’m currently supporting a leading UK defence engineering organisation on the appointment of a Software Engineer to join a highly technical Simulation Software team focused on improving system reliability, stability, and long-term software performance across mission-critical platforms.
This opportunity would suit an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, performing root-cause analysis, improving software resilience, and reducing technical debt within sophisticated engineering environments.
The role is heavily focused on maintaining and enhancing existing systems rather than purely greenfield development. You’ll develop a deep understanding of the wider software architecture while working closely with engineering and test teams across multiple UK sites in a collaborative Agile environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Investigating and resolving complex software and system issues
• Performance tuning, debugging, testing, and verification activities
• Supporting the stability and reliability of simulation platforms
• Working closely with test and engineering teams to replicate and resolve defects
• Contributing toward continuous improvement and reduction of technical debt
• Building strong understanding of overall system architecture and behaviour
Required Experience
• Strong software engineering background using C++, C, Java, C#, or similar object-oriented languages
• Experience working within Agile development environments
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing approaches
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis capability
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively across teams
• Interest in support, optimisation, and system improvement work
Previous experience with Ada is beneficial but not essential, as full training will be provided.
Engineers from regulated or high-compliance industries such as defence, aerospace, healthcare, finance, or similar environments are encouraged to apply.
Package & Benefits
• Annual company bonus of up to £2,500
• Pension contribution up to 14% combined
• Paid overtime opportunities
• Up to 15 additional flexi leave days
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave
• Support for fertility testing and treatments
• Healthcare cash plan covering dental, optical, wellbeing, and everyday healthcare expenses
• Subsidised meals and excellent on-site facilities
• Free on-site parking
• Long-term career development within a highly respected engineering environment
For further information feel free to reach me at 02895213213, or simply apply!
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