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Principal Software Engineer

Coventry
9 months ago
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Principal Software Engineer
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Coventry
Hybrid
Up to £61,500 + 10% Bonus

Successful candidates will need to undergo a Security Clearance check

We're working with a global organisation that provides products and services to UK and US government agencies to span areas including Maritime, Air, Land, Cyber, Electronics and Aerospace. You'll be joining during an exciting time of growth and innovation, working on multi-billion-pound programmes of work for the Ministry of Defence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Producing innovative, high quality software products
  • Working in a multi-disciplined team, utilising a variety of tools, and programming languages, engaging in all aspects of the SDLC
  • Taking a lead during assurance and review activities
  • Translate requirements into software designs and implement and test solutions

    Background required:
  • Knowledge of one of more SDLC (Agile, Waterfall etc)
  • Strong background using high-level programming languages
  • Leading small software teams OR being a technical specialist
  • Siemens TIA Portal (highly desirable)

    What's on offer:
  • Salary up to £61,500 + 10% Bonus + Private Healthcare + Share Schemes + 25 days leave rising with service (bank holidays on top) + Pension + life assurance and more.
  • Extensive career development and progression opportunities tailored to your goals

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