via reed · 3 June 2026 ·2 days ago

Software Engineer

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Bristol Contract GBP 126,750 – 126,750
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World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit 3x Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract, with very likely extension. The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday).

Rate: £65.00 per hour
Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’
Location: Bristol
Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Possibility of some remote working (project dependant)
Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.
IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)
Interview process: One stage video interview

Job Description:

The role is within a team implementing a demonstration system for a complex new Command and Control capability, this extends existing concepts and logic. If the demonstration is successful, it may develop into a development project for a fully operational capability.

Responsibilities:

  • Application development and testing, including sophisticated business logic.

  • Collaborating with internal algorithm teams to integrate algorithms, implement complex transformation logic, test and verify.

  • Implementing and integrating interfaces with other subsystems and external simulators.

  • Building and extending components within an existing software application framework and deploying into a virtualised test environment.


Skillset/experience required:
  • Experience in developing application-level software (C++, C#, Java or similar).

  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern software engineering practices.

  • Knowledge of Data Distribution Service (DDS) is advantageous.

  • Defence industry experience is advantageous.

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