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- Permanent
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Lead Software Developer
Reference: BHN586951
Job details
- Start date: ASAP
- Employment type: Permanent
- Date published: 25 June 2025
Job description
Our client, a leader in the defence sector, is currently seeking a Lead Software Developer to join their team in either Hertfordshire or Bristol. This permanent position involves dynamic (hybrid) working, with 3-4 days per week required on-site due to workload classification.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Project Leads, Simulation Architects, and the wider project team to develop synthetic environments using C/C++, C#, and Linux.
- Provide technical leadership, project management, and team building in the development of weapon systems and system architectures.
- Support the full product life cycle, including visualisations, demonstrations, verification & validation, and training capability.
- Drive technical innovation in systems engineering through synthetic environments and advanced visualisation techniques such as AR/VR.
- Develop new, innovative capabilities to support weapon systems development for both domestic and international customers.
Job Requirements:
- Experience in leading software development teams and advancing technical development of synthetic environments/simulation components.
- Strong background in software development with C# and C++, with the ability to solve complex problems.
- Open approach to software development, as applications may span multiple projects, requiring strong communication skills.
- Experience with real-time software development and simulation standards (DIS and HLA) is advantageous, but not essential.
- Must be a British Citizen capable of obtaining UKEYES Security Clearance.
Benefits:
- Company bonus of up to 21% of base salary.
- Pension with maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%.
- Enhanced parental leave options, including up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
- Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals and free car parking.
- Career progression, training, and development opportunities.
If you are an adaptable and creative software engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to lead a team and work on advanced defence systems, we encourage you to apply now.

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