Job summary

Principal Engineer - Software - £54.39ph UMB - 6 Month - New Malden - Remote

Key skills required for this role

Software Engineer

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Principal Engineer - Software

Job description

Our client, a leading entity in the defence sector, is seeking a Principal Engineer - Software for a contract role based in New Malden. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to large-scale software development projects within the maritime sector, with the flexibility of remote working.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing software solutions using Rust
• Participating in large-scale software development projects within a defence or similar domain
• Utilising cloud-based development environments following an agile methodology
• Applying common software development concepts including virtualisation, automated testing, CI/CD techniques, and configuration control
• Working with UML and Enterprise Architect to design and manage software projects
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success
• Maintaining high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits
• Mentoring junior engineers and providing technical guidance

Job Requirements:

• Proficiency in software development, particularly in Rust
• Experience in large-scale software development within the defence sector or a similar domain
• Practical experience in developing software using cloud-based environments and agile methodologies
• Strong understanding of software development concepts such as virtualisation, automated testing, CI/CD techniques, and configuration control
• Hands-on knowledge of UML and Enterprise Architect

If you have significant experience in software development within the defence sector and are looking for a challenging and rewarding contract role, we encourage you to apply now to become part of our client's innovative team in New Malden.