Software Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire / Hybrid Role
Salary: £30,000 to £55,000 depending on level of experience plus excellent benefits
We have several roles at different levels from Graduates to more experienced Software Developers
Our client is a successful consultancy providing digital technology expertise to projects in the Ministry of Defence.
Job role for Software Engineer:
This is an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer to join a newly formed team within our client’s digital technology area, you will be working on a variety of projects evaluating the latest military technology to counter the current and future threats our country faces. Wargaming, Virtual Games, Wargame scenarios. Synthetic environment. Gaming Platforms
Your responsibilities as a Software Engineer:
- Development of constructive and real-time Modelling and Simulation (M&S) models and scenarios using a combination of Python, C++ and custom scripting languages using object-oriented design techniques.
- Visualise analytical data extracted from these models.
- Work closely with the customer to develop threat laydowns and simulation capabilities representing advanced weapon system concepts and implement those concepts.
- Frequent communication across the engineering disciplines/technology areas with internal stakeholders and external customers.
Your Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (Physics, Science, Maths, Technology, Engineering, Computer Science).
- Proven experience in design, development, test, and integration of quality software.
- Experience in object-orientated software design and programming using Python and C++ (or similar languages).
- General knowledge of real-time target environments, including processor and network architectures, communication protocols and simulation frameworks.
- General Systems Engineering skills (requirements definition, requirements analysis, functional design/decomposition, enterprise modelling, test & acceptance).
- Bachelors (or greater) STEM degree or equivalent years of professional experience
- Knowledge of C/C++ programming
- Ability to solve complex problems.
- Able to regularly travel to Portsmouth office.
- UK National or Joint National
- Willing and Eligible to gain UK SC Security Clearance
Desirable:
- Experience with Unreal Engine
- Experience with UE C++
- Experience with Unity Engine
- Experience with C#
- Experience with Python
- Experience with Virtual Reality
- Interest or experience in Military Simulation and Wargames
Keywords: C++, Real Time, Python, C#, Unity Engine, Unreal Engine, STEM degree, Digital Technology, Wargames, Wargaming, 3D, Virtual Reality, Military Simulation, Synthetic environment, Gaming Platforms, Object Oriented Design techniques, Software Engineer, Software Developer, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Technology, Engineering, Analytical
Software Engineer - Modelling and Simulation
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Software Engineer roles across Gregory-Martin International'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 General.
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 £30,000 - £55,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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