Software Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Introduction
Do you want to work for an industry leading prime supplier to the Defence industry?
Our client is looking for a Software Engineer to work in a TickITplus certified environment. You will work across the entire Software Development Lifecycle, engineering and delivering cutting edge solutions to customers and clients, as well as provide technical leadership and use your experience to solve complex problems.
The ideal candidate will have experience of web or application development in C#, .Net, HTML, CSS, OR JavaScript along with the ability to lead the design and architecture of solutions.
This is a remote contract with occasional travel to Hampshire or Bedfordshire (likely once every two weeks).
Key responsibilities
- Work across the full Software Development Lifecycle
- Develop web applications using React, Angular, Vue etc.
- Engineer and deliver cutting edge solutions to customers and clients
- Act as a technical lead and provide technical expertise to solve difficult challenges
- Lead the design and creation of solutions
- Document agreed solutions according to project standards
- Support the deployment of solutions, including preparation and delivery of analysis, demonstrations, workshops, training, and documentation.
Skills & experience
- Experience of web or application development in C#, .Net, HTML, CSS, OR JavaScript
- Database development
- Development of web applications with React, Angular, OR Vue
- Designing, implementing, OR using Rest APIs
- Experience leading the design and architecture of solutions
Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
Part-time opportunities/flexible working is available to suit individual needs.
Please note that the client has determined that the off-payroll working rules will apply to this assignment and therefore this contract will be run through an Umbrella Company. Income tax and primary national insurance contributions will be deducted at source from any payments made to the intermediary.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Information Technology Support Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Software Engineer roles across Datasource's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Information Technology Support Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £63 - £72 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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