Principal Software Engineer

Our client is a Software SME who are working in the Defence sector, and are looking for an experienced Software Engineer with strong leadership experience to join their team!

This role is working with a growing keen Software Engineering team, with really exciting projects on the horizon! So if you are looking for a combination of hands on and leadership responsibilities, this role is for you.

This role is based full time on site.

• Support all areas software development lifecycle across agile projects, from requirements capture though to design, implementation, documentation, and testing.
• Coach, mentor and give technical leadership within a team of Software Engineers, including junior members of the team who require technical support.
• Develop junior Engineers, including conducting code reviews and defining best practices.
• Take responsibility for work allocation and task breakdown of technical work, as well as ensuring the delivery of projects.
• Technical work includes: System design including associated documentation, Application development, Database development, support software assurance and quality and test.
• Promote UI/UX best practises when designing and developing applications

• deep working knowledge and experienced in modern programming languages, application development, database technologies and open-source development and have the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Excellent leadership skills and a desire to grow and develop junior engineers.
• Demonstrable experience of leading a technical project.
• An in-depth knowledge of system architecture, microservices, API’s, cloud technologies.
• Strong knowledge of one or more coding languages including: C#/.Net, Docker/Kubernetes, Python, Javascript/React, SQL.
• Familiarity with Agile/DevOps software development methodology.
• Understanding of front-end technologies (e.g. React) and UI/UX principals.

• Employer pension contribution up to 10%
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Income protection insurance
• Excellent career development opportunities

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

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