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Experis UK

SC Cleared Senior Software Engineer

On site

Lincoln, United kingdom

£ 820 /day

Senior

Freelance

19-02-2026

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Skills

Communication Java Go Jira CI/CD Configuration Management Test Scrum Problem-solving Linux Windows Programming Software Development Confluence Agile C++

Job Specifications

Job Title: SC Cleared Senior Software Engineer

Location: Farnborough, Malvern or Portsmouth

Duration: 6 months with possible extension

Rate: Up to £820 per day via an approved umbrella company

Must be willing and eligible to go through the SC Clearance process

Are you a talented and motivated Software Engineer with a passion for delivering innovative solutions? Our client, a reputable organisation supporting maritime test and evaluation facilities, is hiring for a Senior Software Engineer to join their dynamic engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on modernising critical systems and contribute to cutting-edge projects in a collaborative environment.

What You'll Be Doing

Supporting the maintenance and development of new systems to enhance maritime test and evaluation capabilities.
Designing, developing, integrating, testing, and delivering complex real-time software solutions.
Leading technical tasks and collaborating effectively with stakeholders, colleagues, and customers.
Ensuring coding standards are maintained through code reviews and static analysis.
Managing change control and configuration management processes.

What You'll Bring

Strong problem-solving and engineering skills with a solid understanding of the software development lifecycle.
Experience in C++ or Java programming on Linux or Windows platforms.
Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage complex projects.
Knowledge of coding standards, change control, and configuration management systems.
Excellent communication skills, capable of working effectively in diverse teams and with stakeholders.

Desirable Skills

Experience in defence or related sectors.
Knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP) and Data Distribution Service (DDS).
Java GUI programming experience.
Familiarity with Agile practices such as Scrum, CI/CD, TDD, BDD.
Experience with Atlassian tools like Jira, Confluence, and BitBucket.

Qualifications

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Extensive software development experience in complex systems.

Join our client's team and be part of innovative projects that make a real difference. If you meet these criteria and are ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply now to take the next step in your career.

About the Company

Experis is a global leader in IT professional resourcing, project solutions and managed services. As the need for IT skills accelerates, we help organisations transform their digital infrastructure, enterprise applications, cloud and cyber security. Through Experis Academy, we deliver the powerful combination of in-demand technical skills together with the soft skills that are critical for business success. Experis is part of ManpowerGroup, a Fortune 500 Global Business and world leader in innovative workforce solutions. Know more