Software Developer
PA Consulting
Overview
In this role you will craft high-quality software solutions for the Defence and Security sector, working with clients and cross-functional teams to move concepts into deployable systems. You’ll shape system-level architecture and handle implementation across the full development lifecycle, delivering real-world impact. The role offers diverse, challenging projects within a leading technology and product development consultancy. You’ll be part of a culture that values collaboration, hands-on problem solving, and client-centric delivery.
Pay / Benefits
- Private healthcare for you and your family
- 25 days annual leave (+ 0.5 day on Christmas Eve) with option to buy 5 extra days
- Generous pension scheme
- Community and charity involvement opportunities
- Annual performance-based bonus
- PA share ownership
Responsibilities
- Design and implement software architectures and solutions at the system level
- Develop across the full product lifecycle from concept to release and deployment
- Collaborate with clients and internal teams to realize concepts into service-ready designs
- Work hands-on to solve challenging technical problems from first principles
- Communicate complex engineering concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
- Contribute to projects in the Defence and Security sector while collaborating across sectors
Key requirements
- Breadth of programming experience with Python, C, C++
- Experience with standard toolchains (Git, Jira, CI/CD)
- Experience developing applications across Windows, Mac, Linux, and mobile
- Demonstrated ability to deliver designs into service and manage lifecycle stages
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Hands-on attitude and ability to work from first principles
- Willingness to be onsite at least four days a week
- Degree in software engineering or related subject
- Ability to obtain UK security clearance (nationality requirement)
- Hands-on
- Energetic and adaptable
- Innovative and capable of thinking freely
- Python
- C
- C++
Reference: WJ-799_20816921