Senior Software Engineer - Java Weymouth An amazing opportunity has arisen for a Software Engineer to join a leading defence and security organisation based in Weymouth. The Engineering function manages a portfolio of specialist capabilities, generating highly differentiated solutions and products by applying electronic, mechanical, and software technologies in demanding and critical environments to meet customer needs. The Software Engineering function supports the software development lifecycle consisting of requirements analysis, design, implementation, test and verification in order to deliver software components into projects and products and supports the deployment and maintenance of software components. A professional at this grade applies technical / professional knowledge, making independent judgements based on practice and significant previous experience to support decision making. Often seen as a referral point or more senior team member to escalate more complex problems. Roles will act independently with minimal guidance, and may act as project managers/formal mentors for junior staff. Purpose of the Role: This organisation has a strong portfolio of in-service products and new development projects focused on the provision of world class sonar systems for anti-submarine warfare. These products make use of advanced signal processing, complex graphical Human Computer Interfaces and softwarehardware interfacing. As a result, we have immediate and ongoing requirements for Senior Software Developers with strong Java skills and an aptitude for working on technically challenging software. The applicant will ideally have experience of developing business logic and human computer interface in the Java language. The role provides opportunities to take on technical leadership responsibilities and is therefore an ideal first step to engineering management for candidates with those aspirations. Alternatively, or additionally the role provides opportunities to specialize in the technical aspects of our sonar products enabling candidates to progress towards domain expertise in our exciting and growing business. Key Responsibilities of a Software Engineer: Software development in Java Working with team members to design, implement, test and integrate Java components into a larger system Progression of assigned stories and tasks in a product backlog as part of an Agile team Software Integration, test, defect analysis and resolution Periodic verbal reporting of progress and contributing to sprint planning The Skills, Qualifications and Experience required to be a successful Software Engineer: Experienced in C++ development, ideally in a multithreaded environment Experienced in Java development Knowledgeable in implementing Graphical User Interfaces Experience in designing software in a team environment with some experience of UML design Some knowledge of DevOps technologies would be an advantage Knowledge of C++ development would be an advantage Knowledge of Python, signal processing or machine learning algorithms would be an advantage Good degree in a STEM subject with some experience of software development either as part of post graduate work or industrial experience. Coaching and mentoring of junior staff would be an advantage Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website