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Our client is currently seeking a Lead Software Developer to join their team in either Hertfordshire or Bristol. This permanent position involves dynamic (hybrid) working, with 3-4 days per week required on-site due to workload classification.

• Collaborate with Project Leads, Simulation Architects, and the wider project team to develop synthetic environments using C/C++, C#, and Linux.
• Provide technical leadership, project management, and team building in the development of defence systems and system architectures.
• Support the full product life cycle, including visualisations, demonstrations, verification & validation, and training capability.
• Drive technical innovation in systems engineering through synthetic environments and advanced visualisation techniques such as AR/VR.
• Develop new, innovative capabilities to support weapon systems development for both domestic and international customers.

• Experience in leading software development teams and advancing technical development of synthetic environments/simulation components.
• Strong background in software development with C# and C++, with the ability to solve complex problems.
• Open approach to software development, as applications may span multiple projects, requiring strong communication skills.
• Experience with real-time software development and simulation standards (DIS and HLA) is advantageous, but not essential.

• Company bonus of up to 21% of base salary, dependant on company performance.
• Pension with maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%.
• Enhanced parental leave options, including up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
• Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals and free car parking.
• Career progression, training, and development opportunities.

If you are an adaptable and creative software engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to lead a team and work on advanced defence systems, we encourage you to apply now!

Lead Software Developer

Guildford

Paying up to 70,000 (DOE)

Please note that due to the nature of the work, you will need to be eligible to obtain a high level of UK security clearance - Please only apply if suitable.

Responsibilities :

• Developing software for network security applications
• Developing novel signal, image, or data processing applications in C/C++
• Developing user interfaces in HTML/Typescript/JavaScript
• Providing support and training to our customers in using the software
• Providing training, mentoring and leading other more junior team members

Experience required:

• Hold a undergraduate degree or a PhD in a numerate discipline
• Ideally have 3 or more years software development experience, preferably in C/C++
• Be familiar with using and configuring Linux systems.
• have experience in developing and maintaining complex real-world systems
• Have previously used source control systems such as subversion
• Understand the importance of clear, efficient software design
• Ideally have experience working in the in the Aerospace, Military or Defence sectors.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

• Collaborate with Project Leads, Simulation Architects, and the wider project team to develop synthetic environments using C/C++, C#, and Linux.
• Provide technical leadership, project management, and team building in the development of defence systems and system architectures.
• Support the full product life cycle, including visualisations, demonstrations, verification & validation, and training capability.
• Drive technical innovation in systems engineering through synthetic environments and advanced visualisation techniques such as AR/VR.
• Develop new, innovative capabilities to support weapon systems development for both domestic and international customers.

• Experience in leading software development teams and advancing technical development of synthetic environments/simulation components.
• Strong background in software development with C# and C++, with the ability to solve complex problems.
• Open approach to software development, as applications may span multiple projects, requiring strong communication skills.
• Experience with real-time software development and simulation standards (DIS and HLA) is advantageous, but not essential.

• Company bonus of up to 21% of base salary, dependant on company performance.
• Pension with maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%.
• Enhanced parental leave options, including up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
• Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals and free car parking.
• Career progression, training, and development opportunities.

If you are an adaptable and creative software engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to lead a team and work on advanced defence systems, we encourage you to apply now!

• Collaborate with Project Leads, Simulation Architects, and the wider project team to develop synthetic environments using C/C++, C#, and Linux.
• Provide technical leadership, project management, and team building in the development of defence systems and system architectures.
• Support the full product life cycle, including visualisations, demonstrations, verification & validation, and training capability.
• Drive technical innovation in systems engineering through synthetic environments and advanced visualisation techniques such as AR/VR.
• Develop new, innovative capabilities to support weapon systems development for both domestic and international customers.

• Experience in leading software development teams and advancing technical development of synthetic environments/simulation components.
• Strong background in software development with C# and C++, with the ability to solve complex problems.
• Open approach to software development, as applications may span multiple projects, requiring strong communication skills.
• Experience with real-time software development and simulation standards (DIS and HLA) is advantageous, but not essential.

• Company bonus of up to 21% of base salary, dependant on company performance.
• Pension with maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%.
• Enhanced parental leave options, including up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
• Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals and free car parking.
• Career progression, training, and development opportunities.

If you are an adaptable and creative software engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to lead a team and work on advanced defence systems, we encourage you to apply now!

Our client is currently seeking a Lead Software Developer to join their team in either Hertfordshire or Bristol. This permanent position involves dynamic (hybrid) working, with 3-4 days per week required on-site due to workload classification.

• Collaborate with Project Leads, Simulation Architects, and the wider project team to develop synthetic environments using C/C++, C#, and Linux.
• Provide technical leadership, project management, and team building in the development of defence systems and system architectures.
• Support the full product life cycle, including visualisations, demonstrations, verification & validation, and training capability.
• Drive technical innovation in systems engineering through synthetic environments and advanced visualisation techniques such as AR/VR.
• Develop new, innovative capabilities to support weapon systems development for both domestic and international customers.

• Experience in leading software development teams and advancing technical development of synthetic environments/simulation components.
• Strong background in software development with C# and C++, with the ability to solve complex problems.
• Open approach to software development, as applications may span multiple projects, requiring strong communication skills.
• Experience with real-time software development and simulation standards (DIS and HLA) is advantageous, but not essential.

• Company bonus of up to 21% of base salary, dependant on company performance.
• Pension with maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%.
• Enhanced parental leave options, including up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
• Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals and free car parking.
• Career progression, training, and development opportunities.

If you are an adaptable and creative software engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to lead a team and work on advanced defence systems, we encourage you to apply now!

• Lead design and delivery of risk reporting, P&L attribution, and compliance systems for Marketing IM
• Develop tools for real-time dashboards, scenario analysis, and risk monitoring (market, credit, operational)
• Build and maintain APIs, data pipelines, and automation for risk analytics and reporting
• Implement scalable solutions to monitor risks across inventories, derivatives, FX, and counterparty credit
• Enhance and integrate commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) risk platforms
• Collaborate with risk teams to gather requirements and deliver tailored solutions
• Define design patterns, development standards, and quality controls
• Lead and mentor developers, managing performance and growth
• Contribute to tech strategy, promoting innovation and best practices

• 8+ years in software development within commodities/financial services
• Skilled in C#, .NET Core, Angular (v17+), SQL Server, Azure, microservices, and Power BI
• Experience in unit testing, test automation, and Agile delivery
• Knowledge of market, credit, and operational risk, compliance, and trade lifecycle
• Proven in delivering complex risk and compliance solutions
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Bonus: Python, Azure Data Factory/Databricks, data analysis, and COTS risk platforms (e.g., CubeLogic, deltaconX)

• 100,000 Base Salary
• 15% non-contributory pension
• Hybrid working (3 days per week)
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension, healthcare, and wellbeing support

Lead Software Developer

Guildford

Paying up to 70,000 (DOE)

Please note that due to the nature of the work, you will need to be eligible to obtain a high level of UK security clearance - Please only apply if suitable.

Responsibilities :

• Developing software for network security applications
• Developing novel signal, image, or data processing applications in C/C++
• Developing user interfaces in HTML/Typescript/JavaScript
• Providing support and training to our customers in using the software
• Providing training, mentoring and leading other more junior team members

Experience required:

• Hold a undergraduate degree or a PhD in a numerate discipline
• Ideally have 3 or more years software development experience, preferably in C/C++
• Be familiar with using and configuring Linux systems.
• have experience in developing and maintaining complex real-world systems
• Have previously used source control systems such as subversion
• Understand the importance of clear, efficient software design
• Ideally have experience working in the in the Aerospace, Military or Defence sectors.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Varied projects with high-performance C/C++ coding

This leading tech company specialises in integrated software and hardware systems for high-speed data processing, cyber security and radio communications. They are looking for a lead software engineer to join their team to provide expert C and C++ knowledge as well as be a mentor and leader for other engineers.

You will be working alongside talented software engineers as well as physicists, electronics engineers and hardware engineers. Projects will usually require a mix of talents, so cross-discipline communication is important, as is a willingness to continue learning outside your area of expertise. For example, it wouldn’t be unheard of for you to be involved in developing a web-based GUI or even help with some embedded coding.

You will need to demonstrate both industry experience and academic excellence. Requirements include:

• 1st or 2:1 in a numerate subject from a top (think Russell group) university supported by top marks at A Level
li>Strong commercial experience in C and C++ around data processing or network security
• Good all-round software development skills and a keen appreciation for clear and efficient software design

On offer alongside the salary is a strong set of benefits including an annual bonus scheme, subsidised gym membership and a generous company contribution pension scheme. Part-time work and condensed hours are possible while flexible working is standard. However, hybrid or remote working is not possible.

Some of the work carried out is sensitive in nature and so requires successful candidates to pass a security audit. You will therefore need to be a British citizen to be considered.

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• Leading and mentoring a team of software engineers.
• Designing and implementing scalable software architectures.
• Writing clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Conducting code reviews and providing technical guidance.
• Collaborating with product managers and stakeholders to define project requirements.
• Ensuring the quality and performance of software applications.
• Troubleshooting and resolving software defects.