Lead Software Engineer

Role: Senior Software Engineer / Lead Software Engineer
Location: Malvern (Hybrid; 3 days per week onsite)
Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 per annum + Benefits
Security Requirement: Must be eligible for SC clearance

We’re looking for a Senior/Lead Software Engineer to join a top-tier global defence innovator. You’ll be the technical ‘go-to’ for the project, leading the shift away from legacy systems and rebuilding them with a modern stack. This is a perfect role if you want to lead the technical direction and keep your hands in the code, without having to worry about the paperwork or people-management side of things.

Key Technical Stack

• Core: Java (Modern versions), Spring Boot, and React.
• Evolving: While the core is Java-based, you will have the opportunity for exposure to C# and C++ within real-time environments.
• Methodology: Pure Agile (Scrum), with a heavy emphasis on Test-Driven Development (TDD) and automated CI/CD pipelines.

What you’ll be doing:

• Requirements & Design: You’ll help gather and translate complex software requirements into clear, workable designs.
• Full-Cycle Engineering: You will design, implement, and maintain software solutions, ensuring they are robust and future-proof.
• Problem Solving: Whether it’s developing new modules from scratch or hunting down bugs in existing code, you’ll be the person tackling the toughest technical challenges.
• Collaboration: You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with system engineers, project teams, and stakeholders to make sure everything integrates perfectly.

What we need from you:

• Real-Time System Experience: You have a solid track record in the design, integration, and delivery of complex, real-time software systems.
• Engineering Rigor: A deep understanding of the full software development life cycle (SDLC) is essential.
• Tech Stack: You are an expert in Java (primary stack), but you also bring experience with C++ (or a strong desire to work with it) on both Linux and Windows.
• Version Control: You’re comfortable using change control and configuration management systems to keep the codebase healthy.
• The “Independent Lead” Mindset: You don’t need hand-holding. You are a self-starter who can “crack on” with complex technical tasks, but you’re also a great communicator who can explain your ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical colleagues.

**Due to the sensitive nature of the projects, applicants must be Sole UK Nationals and hold or be eligible for Security Clearance (SC).