Senior Software Engineer

Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defence mission systems solutions at land, sea, and air. Our platforms extend across the battlespace including Above and Sonar, Electronic Combat, and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems.

whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Applications for an exciting role are now open in our Underwater Systems Business Line: Senior Software Engineer / Architect - Linux & C++ & Python

Due to business growth and increased demand, an additional Senior Software Engineer / Architect is required to support the business in delivering the current and next generation of Mine Counter Measures capabilities.

The successful applicant will be involved in a wide range of activities from defining/updating the technical solution, contributing to system requirements, meeting with customers and key stakeholders, guiding and advising the development team, and supporting the entire project team from start to end.

Training and mentoring will be provided, however this is a senior role and the individual is expected to be self-driven and able to drive others rather than be told what to do.

Occasional travel to sister company and client sites is expected, as projects demand. The role is a full time on site role, based at our site in Cheadle Heath.

The candidate will report to the portfolio Chief software architect and Head of SW Delivery, with in feeds to senior management, customers, engineering delivery managers, project managers, and developers.

Self-driven problem solver (Taking ownership as needed and calling on other expertise and network contacts so you can act as an unblocker for others and providing steerage)
Demonstrable experience with software architecture of large systems or development of large complex systems
Confidence and ability using modelling tools such as Enterprise Architect - training in the actual tool used will be provided if necessary
Must be able to consider the whole system and understand the impact of software outside of the software system i.e. Able to balance the short term goals of the project with the longer term goals of the product roadmap

C++, Java, Python (Detailed knowledge of C++, with an appreciation of Java and Python)
Networking (routing, firewalls, switch config)
Linux (ideally Red Hat)
Software build process (Make, CMake, Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, git, artifactory)
The Software Architect is responsible for the definition of a feasible, maintainable and scalable software architecture consistent with the solution/system architecture.

They ensure that design takes into account performance, robustness, safety, and cybersecurity constraints.

They support the development team in their rise in competence in architecture fields and coding.

This role requires you to be a UK Citizen and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided.

With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.