Job summary
Senior Engineer - Software - SMCS - 12 month contract - New Malden - £67.47ph UMB or £50ph PAYE (Inside IR35)
Key skills required for this role
Software, ADA, C++
Important
Senior Engineer - Software - SMCS
Job description
Role:
To develop software for the Combat Systems at the heart of the Royal Navy's vessels. We need people with a software background who're able to learn our way of doing things and become our next senior engineers.
Job Requirements:
1. Solid experience in software engineering within the defence sector
2. Proficiency in ADA, Embedded C/C++, and potentially C#
3. Experience with large systems rather than small applications
4. Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and best practices
5. Either STEM degree or 1-2 years industry experience in Software development.
Essential:
6. Experience taking lead decisions in a software development role.
7. A understanding of all aspects of a software lifecycle and good knowledge of software lifecycle models (e.g. waterfall, Agile, Spiral)
8. Proven experience of using a high-level design methodology (e.g. UML)
9. Excellent communication skills and experience with mentoring staff.
10. Considerable experience of using at least one high level programming language (e.g. ADA, C++, C#)
11. Experience using a configuration management tool.
Desirable:
12. Experience integrating Software based systems
13. Experience supporting multiple complex programmes.
14. Experience in a multi-disciplined engineering environment
15. Experience working in a defence project.
16. Experience using requirements tools (e.g. DOORS)
17. Experience with estimating for project bids
18. Tracking using Earned Value Management
19. Experience of Atlassian toolset
Security:
BPSS + SC + UK Eyes Only
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