Senior Software Engineer - Remote/Midlands

Derby
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Senior Software Engineer (069lw) – Information Security – Hybrid (Remote/Midlands) -£Salary Subject to experience

Our client is a well-established Security & Defence SME, deploying secure information exchange solutions in Defence & Government. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer To undertake and complete research, product and/or bespoke development projects of varied scope and complexity.

DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EX MILITARY.

Job Responsibilities

Provide team leadership within the Department.

Take ownership and be accountable for technical delivery.

Develop and code software.

Create documentation and training material conforming to relevant Company standards and procedures.

Undertake functional testing and validation of developed code, documentation, and training materials.

Lead investigations into product use scenarios, reproducing issues and resolving these, liaising directly with the customer as required.

Contribute to project planning, identifying, and advising on technical tasks to be undertaken and the resources required for the project.

Understand customer requirements and translate to technical requirements, visiting customer site if required.

Produce designs and specifications to meet customer requirements.

Support other parts of Nexor (sales, marketing etc) by providing technical information or assisting in obtaining research and/or development contracts.

Identify and participate in research activities to assist in advancing department ways of working.

Knowledge and experience of the methods and tools relating to IAC and CI/CD are desirable but not essential.

Provide third line post-sales support.

Provide support to other areas and key tasks within the business as required.

Actively contributes to business improvement.

May be required to travel to customer site.

Skills & Experience Required

5+ years’ experience as a Software Engineer

Degree or comparable in software engineering or related discipline

Python, Linux, Bash,

It would be desirable to have skills in Terraform, Ansible, K8s, Helm, Docker

Coaching / Mentoring mindset

Keen on ownership and delivery driven approach

Its desirable to be eligible and willing to achieve SC clearance if needed

If you are interested in applying, please send a copy of your CV with a cover note outlining why this would be the ideal opportunity for you, to Liz Walsh at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd

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