Location: United Kingdom (North West) Type: Permanent
Role: Software Engineer - C++ and C#
Salary:Up to £64,000
Location:Bolton – 5 days onsite
Role Type:Permanent
Security Clearance:SC required (British citizen or Dual national with NATO country)
Bonus:Up to £2,500
About the Opportunity
Join a dynamic, mission-critical defence software team based in Bolton, delivering high-impact solutions for advanced defence systems. This role is perfect for a skilled Software Engineer experienced inC++ and C#, with a passion for full software development lifecycle involvement — from development and integration to delivery and support. You’ll be part of a close-knit, growing team contributing directly to national security projects, working 5 days per week onsite due to workload classification.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Develop, integrate, and deliver high-quality software usingC++ and C#within a Windows environment
* Work within Agile Scrum teams to meet evolving customer requirements
* Contribute to the full software lifecycle: design, coding, testing, deployment, and support
* Collaborate with a small team (5-7 engineers) to enhance multiple sub-systems across complex product deliveries
* Engage in automated testing activities to improve software quality and reliability
* Support continuous improvement and system-wide impact of software solutions
What You’ll Bring
* Minimum 2 years’ professional experience inC++ and C#software development
* Solid understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum) and the software development lifecycle
* Experience working in Windows OS environments, preferably with lockdown processes
* Hands-on exposure to or knowledge of automated testing tools and practices is highly desirable
* Strong software engineering mindset with ability to understand system-wide impacts
* Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a focused, collaborative team
What’s In It for You
* Competitive salary up to £64,000 depending on experience
* Company bonus scheme up to £2,500 (performance based)
* Generous pension scheme with up to 14% combined contributions
* Opportunity for paid overtime: time and a quarter weekdays, time and a half weekends
* Flexi leave allowance of up to 15 additional days
* Flexible working hours to support personal commitments (e.g., school runs)
* Enhanced parental leave benefits, including maternity, adoption, paternity, neonatal, and fertility support
* Fantastic onsite facilities including subsidised meals and free parking
* Opportunity to work on vital defence projects in a secure and supportive environment
Why Join Us?
This is your chance to contribute to nationally important defence systems within a well-respected, innovative organisation. You’ll work alongside expert engineers, gaining valuable experience across diverse systems while helping to safeguard the future. If you’re a dedicated software engineer eager to grow your career in a hands-on, impactful role, apply today!
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