Location: Southampton (onsite requirements vary depending on project demands - more detail below)

Duration: 6 month contract

Rate: £64.22ph UMB (Inside IR35)

Role details:

Our client, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for a contract position in Southampton. This opportunity involves working on innovative software solutions for integrated sensors and protection systems, requiring both on-site and flexible working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

Developing bare metal embedded C++ software

Working with embedded interfaces such as CAN bus, I2C, SPI, GPIO

Employing tools and approaches specific to embedded development

Collaborating on-site in Southampton 1-4 days a week, with flexibility depending on project needs

Maintaining SC clearance or the ability to obtain it for UK eyes-only projects

Job Requirements:

Experience with Software Engineering, Embedded C/C++, and Linux

Proficiency in UML and embedded Linux

Hands-on experience with bare metal embedded C++ software development

Familiarity with embedded interfaces and development tools

Ability to work both on-site in Southampton and remotely as required

Eligibility for SC clearance to work on specific projects

Desirable Skills:

C# application development

Experience with developing Windows & Linux applications

Understanding of software lifecycle processes

Familiarity with configuration management tools like git

Software design experience with SysML / UML

Experience in developing test cases and procedures

Experience with iterative development lifecycles such as tailored Agile

Proficiency with tools associated with iterative development like Jira and DevOps

Knowledge of Docker, virtual machines, and CI tools like Jenkins

If you are a Principal Software Engineer looking to contribute to pioneering software developments in the Defence & Security sector, we encourage you to apply now for this contract opportunity in Southampton