Introduction

Company cultures & job summary

Our client is looking for a Software Engineer to join a highly skilled team delivering world-class, security-focused software solutions. You'll need a solid background in software development, including agile working, programming, and testing across the full development lifecycle.

Working Patterns and location - Fully on site

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, well-tested software solutions on time and within budget.

• Take ownership of a significant technical area with defined authority and responsibility.

• Work closely with customers to identify and resolve complex technical issues.

• Establish technical objectives and define clear roadmaps for delivery teams.

• Delegate responsibilities effectively across engineering teams.

• Influence technical direction and resourcing at a senior stakeholder level.

• Contribute to winning and growing new opportunities that protect critical infrastructure.

Skills & experience

• Proven experience working in agile software development environments.

• Strong programming skills across one or more languages.

• Solid background in software testing methodologies and practices.

• Experience in end-to-end application development.

• Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle.

• Ability to engage and influence customers and senior stakeholders on technical matters.

• Experience defining technical strategy, objectives, and delivery roadmaps.

The client would also like to see some of the below, but this is not essential:

• Knowledge of security solutions or prior experience delivering a security-focused project.

Additional benefits

• Annual bonus up to 10%.
• Pension up to 5% Employee/10% Employer.
• Private Medical Cover.
• Dental Insurance.
• Health Assessment.
• Life Assurance.

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Part-time opportunities/flexible working is available to suit individual needs.

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