Job Description:

Software Developer
Take full technical ownership of high-performance, bespoke systems solving critical defence challenges. This role offers an exceptional platform for elite engineers to work alongside leading technical experts, driving architectural decisions and building new capabilities with high levels of autonomy.

What you will need

• British nationality essential to meet site regulations
• Advanced capability in C#/.NET, Java, Rust or Python
• Track record of designing and delivering complex software solutions
• Strong communication skills to articulate technical decisions to key stakeholders
• Aptitude - we want experienced engineers who want to push technology to its limits, at pace. This means we want to hear from you, even if your skills differ slightly from the spec but have some great experience to offer

Salary and rewards
An exceptional top-of-market salary package is available alongside an yearly bonus scheme.

Key responsibilities

• Architect and deliver resilient software solutions for high-stakes technical problems in defence
• Partner directly with domain experts to translate complex challenges into robust code
• Evaluate and integrate emerging tools to maintain high engineering standards
• Drive continuous improvement across core codebase architecture and delivery pipelines

Your experience

• Deep software engineering foundation with a strong academic background in a technical discipline
• Ability to write clean, maintainable code across low-latency or complex enterprise environments
• Strategic problem-solving mindset with a commitment to engineering excellence
• Exposure to high-throughput platforms or financial services technology is advantageous

Benefits and balance
The employer supports you through:

• An annual bonus scheme
• A comprehensive company pension plan
• Private healthcare cover
• High levels of autonomy with clear career progression opportunities

Where you will be based
On site, Newcastle upon Tyne.

Share your profile to arrange a short confidential call this week. You will be represented by a specialist technical recruiter who will guide you through each stage of the process.

These vacancies are open to British Citizens - dual nationalities are supported.

This is a permanent role.

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to high-technology industries. Thank you for your interest. We aim to respond to your application within 7 days.