Software Engineer in Bristol

Job Title: Software Engineer

Location: Bristol

Pay Range/details: £50,000 to £70,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits + Flexible Working Hours

Contract Type: Permanent

An exciting vacancy exists with my client for an experienced Java Software Engineer of to join the Mission Planning and Control function on a full time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will come from a strong software engineering or developer background, ideally within the defence industry and have at least 4/5 years of experience.

Due to the sensitive nature of the work within this role, you must be a British or Dual National and be able to obtain SC clearance.

This role is predominantly based onsite.

Key Responsibilities – Software Engineer

• Delivering innovative solutions, exploiting a wide portfolio of software technologies.
• Assist in the development of software products including front-end user interfaces, back-end server, and application-level software across a broad catalogue of products.
• Working on the current and next generation of mission planning and control software products delivering solutions for some of the most capable weapon systems in the world.

Qualifications & Requirements – Software Engineer

• Experience in desktop/server application-level Java and some of the other listed areas such as C#, C++ or Python. If you do not currently have these, please do not let this stop you from applying as they represent a great opportunity for growth and development.
• Desktop and Server application-level Java using technologies such as JavaFX, non-SQL databases and web services on Linux or Windows secured operating systems.
• DevOps and Virtualisation
• Working in teams using agile and adaptive software development practices across the software development lifecycle from requirements to testing and integration and delivery.

What we can offer – Software Engineer

• Company bonus of up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Annual salary review
• Paid overtime (Level 1-4)
• Up to 15 days flexi leave
• 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase)
• Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role

For more information on this role, please contact Annabel Clifford on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to

Candidates who are currently a Java Software Engineer, Senior Java Software Engineer, Java Software Developer may be suitable for this position.

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