Senior Software Engineer

ITSS Recruitment · Lincoln, East Midlands

Senior Software Engineer at ITSS Recruitment, based in Lincoln, East Midlands, paying £50,000 - £60,000 per annum. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.

Salary
£50,000 - £60,000 per annum
Location
Lincoln, East Midlands · Hybrid
Contract
Permanent
Posted
6 days ago
Closes
28 Dec 2026
Sector
Software Developer

27% below the typical rate for software developer

Reference job-search/3022-senior-software-engineer/c/east-midlands/job

About the role

Senior Software Engineer - Hybrid - Defence Sector - C++ or C# - Up to 60K - Lincolnshire


We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer to join an award winning Defence and Search & Rescue organisation with offices just outside of Lincoln. The technical team consists of 15 and is comprised of Software Engineer, Software Testers, Product owners and Support.

They are a big believer in sharing thoughts and encouraging and supporting innovation and creativity. The Software Engineer will also be given the chance to be involved in all aspects of the process, from conception through to completion and launch. The environment is relaxed yet professional and will provide the opportunity to design and develop code for technically complex Defence solutions.

Senior Software Engineer Tech Stack:

* C++ or C#
* DevOps, GitHub
* GitHub
* Simulation
* Unreal Engine or Unity
* Graphical Languages - OpenGL, WebGL, DirectX
* Software development lifecycle and methodologies


We are not expecting the Senior Software Engineer to be an expert in all the technologies above, just a strong basis knowledge and passion to learn more!

You will be an enthusiastic Senior Software Engineer, a good communicator and have a natural desire to create amazing code. The successful Senior Software Engineer should have strong problem solving abilities, organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

Due to the nature of the position it's required for the Senior Software Engineer to be a UK National for government security vetting. This includes a minimum of 5 years consecutive UK residency.

We are interviewing currently so apply now for immediate consideration for the Senior Software Engineer position or contact George Harvey at ITSS Recruitment for further information.

Reference: job-search/3022-senior-software-engineer/c/east-midlands/job · Posted 6 days ago · Closes 28 Dec 2026 · Listed via ITSS Recruitment

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