Application Software Engineer

Application Software Engineer

Posted Today by Totaljobs

Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Filton, Bristol (BS34), BS34

Summary: The Application Software Engineer role is based in the UK and involves hybrid working within a leading organization in the defence and advanced technology sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and testing software applications for a next-generation Command and Control application, collaborating with various teams to integrate algorithms and ensure system functionality. This position offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects that shape future operational systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and test software applications, including more complex logic where required
  • Work closely with internal software, systems and algorithm teams to integrate algorithms into the application
  • Implement and test data processing and transformation logic
  • Verify that systems work correctly when combined
  • Design and integrate software interfaces with other internal systems and external simulation tools
  • Build, enhance and maintain components within an existing software framework
  • Deploy and test software within a virtualised environment

Key Skills:

  • Experience developing application-level software using C++, C#, Java or a similar language
  • Familiarity with modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD pipelines

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Filton

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Application Software Engineer- UK-based | Hybrid working- Defence & Advanced Technology

On behalf of our client, a leading UK-based organisation operating at the forefront of defence, security and complex systems engineering, we are seeking an Application Software Engineer to join a growing, highly technical software team.

This organisation designs and develops some of the most advanced command, control and mission systems in service today, working on projects that have genuine national and international impact.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will support the delivery of a demonstration system for a next-generation Command and Control application, extending established concepts and introducing new logic and capabilities. This demonstrator plays a critical role in shaping future full-scale operational systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys translating system-level requirements into high-quality, working software, collaborating closely with domain experts, and delivering capability at pace.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and test software applications, including more complex logic where required
  • Work closely with internal software, systems and algorithm teams to:
    • Integrate algorithms into the application
    • Implement and test data processing and transformation logic
    • Verify that systems work correctly when combined
    • Design and integrate software interfaces with:
      • Other internal systems
      • External simulation tools
    • Build, enhance and maintain components within an existing software framework
    • Deploy and test software within a virtualised environment

    Skills & Experience Required

    Experience developing application-level software using C++, C#, Java or a similar language. If you have experience in any one of these, we'd like to hear from you.

    Familiarity with modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD pipelines

    Why This Role Might Appeal

    The opportunity to work on visible, tangible software products that directly influence project outcomes

    Exposure to the full engineering lifecycle, where systems design, algorithms and software development intersect

    The chance to contribute to cutting-edge technology with meaningful real-world application

    This role may be subject to security clearance, and applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

    For more information or a confidential discussion, please apply via this advert.

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