Senior Software Engineer

• Enfield, North London – Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days from home)

THE ROLE

An established engineering business is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join its Engineering Software Team on a permanent basis. You'll take ownership of software designs from initial specification all the way through to verified, production-ready code — bringing expert knowledge of software design, test and verification to new and existing products alike. It's a genuinely hands-on senior role with scope to shape innovative products and mentor the engineers around you.

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a long-established, world-leading engineering business specialising in advanced radar, navigation and surveillance technology. Based in North London, they have a strong reputation for innovation and set the international standard in their field. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly technical engineering team working on cutting-edge, market-leading products.

THE BENEFITS

• Competitive salary of £60,000 – £65,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working — 3 days onsite, 2 days from home
• The chance to work on genuinely innovative, world-leading technology
• A senior role within an established, highly technical engineering team

THE SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER ROLE

• Apply strong engineering practice to produce software for new, innovative and profitable products and solutions
• Take responsibility for the specification, design, implementation, testing and maintenance of software supporting the company's products and services
• Support and enhance existing software in line with commercial requirements
• Take projects through the full software development lifecycle
• Provide support, advice and mentoring to less experienced colleagues, acting as a role model for junior staff
• Act as a technical point of liaison with customers, suppliers and collaborators on software matters
• Undertake additional project tasks as required

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Excellent understanding of C++
• Proven experience taking projects through the software development lifecycle
• Good understanding of Microsoft Visual Studio (2022/2026)
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• A good degree in a relevant subject
• Experience with GUI/UX or HCI
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. Python, PowerShell)