SC Cleared Senior Software Engineer

  • Experis
  • 21/01/2026
Contractor Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

Job Title: SC Cleared Senior Software Engineer
Location: Farnborough, Malvern or Portsmouth
Duration: 6 months with possible extension
Rate: Up to 820 per day via an approved umbrella company
Must be willing and eligible to go through the SC Clearance process

Are you a talented and motivated Software Engineer with a passion for delivering innovative solutions? Our client, a reputable organisation supporting maritime test and evaluation facilities, is hiring for a Senior Software Engineer to join their dynamic engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on modernising critical systems and contribute to cutting-edge projects in a collaborative environment.

What you'll be doing:

  • Supporting the maintenance and development of new systems to enhance maritime test and evaluation capabilities.
  • Designing, developing, integrating, testing, and delivering complex real-time software solutions.
  • Leading technical tasks and collaborating effectively with stakeholders, colleagues, and customers.
  • Ensuring coding standards are maintained through code reviews and static analysis.
  • Managing change control and configuration management processes.

What you'll bring:

  • Strong problem-solving and engineering skills with a solid understanding of the software development lifecycle.
  • Experience in C++ or Java programming on Linux or Windows platforms.
  • Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage complex projects.
  • Knowledge of coding standards, change control, and configuration management systems.
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of working effectively in diverse teams and with stakeholders.

Desirable skills:

  • Experience in defence or related sectors.
  • Knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP) and Data Distribution Service (DDS).
  • Java GUI programming experience.
  • Familiarity with Agile practices such as Scrum, CI/CD, TDD, BDD.
  • Experience with Atlassian tools like Jira, Confluence, and BitBucket.

Qualifications:

  • Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Extensive software development experience in complex systems.

Join our client's team and be part of innovative projects that make a real difference. If you meet these criteria and are ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply now to take the next step in your career.