Java Software Engineer - Defence
12-month contract
Bristol (onsite)
£65ph, Umbrella, inside IR35
Please note, SC level Security Clearance MUST be in place prior to starting this contract, and due to the nature of work this role is only open to sole British nationals.
Overview of department:
Our team, at our Bristol facility, develop solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems; developing evolving products whilst maintaining our enviable reputation for safety, performance and dependability.
Responsibilities:
This is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of new and evolving software tools and architectures, and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative.
Skillset/experience required:
- A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact.
- Experience of working in Java
- Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development.
- Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation
- Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our efficiency and sustainability
- Experience in other languages such as Ada
- Knowledge of DDS middleware and Real Time Operating Systems
- Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C or IEC61508
