Frazer-Nash Consultancy
Experienced Software Developer
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Experienced Software Developer
Salary: £45,000 to £65,000 per annum (depending on capability and experience)
Location & Working Pattern Based in Leatherhead, with a flexible hybrid model. This role requires up to 5 days per week on-site at a client location in Basingstoke.
Closing Date: 31st July 2026 (early applications encouraged; roles may close sooner as applications are received).
About the Role
Are you a software developer passionate about solving complex problems and aspiring to take on a technical leadership role?
This position is embedded in Frazer-Nash Consultancy’s Software and Digital Architecture capability, where software is the foundation of solutions addressing critical national challenges. You’ll collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, blending software engineering, numerical modelling, and domain science while working closely with clients, scientists, and engineers.
For the near-to-medium term, this role involves onsite work in Basingstoke, offering direct exposure to real-world problems and stakeholders. This is ideal for someone seeking to deeply specialise technically while developing skills in mentorship, technical influence, and project leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop high-quality, robust, and maintainable software components using Java and C++.
- Build and enhance custom integration frameworks for solver coupling and data exchange.
- Collaborate onsite with clients, domain scientists, and engineers to translate requirements into solutions.
- Contribute to software architecture, ensuring optimised performance, scalability, and maintainability.
- Develop clean, well-documented, and testable code adhering to scientific software best practices.
- Participate in code reviews, debugging, and performance profiling to elevate team quality.
- Mentor junior developers via technical guidance, constructive feedback, and knowledge sharing.
- Over time, take on extended technical leadership duties, including project planning, direction, and stakeholder influence.
- Strengthen client relationships and contribute to business development, such as through technical proposals.
- Engage in consultative problem-solving for projects with high-consequence real-world impact.
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Requirements
Essential Experience & Skills
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Professional experience in Java and C++ software development.
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Strong command of object-oriented design principles and modular architectures.
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Familiarity with collaborative development tools, including Git and CI/CD pipelines.
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End-to-end software development lifecycle expertise (design, implementation, testing, maintenance).
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Proficiency in software testing techniques and commitment to maintainable, tested code.
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Analytical problem-solving skills, with independence and teamwork versatility.
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Effective communication to interface directly with clients and technical stakeholders.
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UK nationality only (due to security clearance requirements).
Desirable but Not Mandatory
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Experience with JUnit, Google Test frameworks for unit testing.
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Knowledge of numerical methods, scientific computing principles.
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Degree or background in physics, applied mathematics, or engineering.
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Fortran 90 development experience.
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SQL database development experience.
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Java Spring framework familiarity.
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Defence sector experience.
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Pre-employment screening checks will be required, aligned with UK National Security Vetting clearance criteria.
Benefits Package
Frazer-Nash offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
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- Competitive salary with annual reviews
- 25 days holiday, plus optional 5 extra days
- Workplace culture values trust, openness, and mutual support
- Enhanced parental leave benefits
- Company pension scheme
- Targeted professional development opportunities
- Life assurance coverage
- Private healthcare membership
- Performance-linked bonus scheme
- Professional institution membership fee support
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Season tickets loan for rail travel
- Tailored optional benefits to suit individual needs
Frazer-Nash is a global systems engineering and technology leader, supporting safe, secure, sustainable, and affordable solutions across energy, security, and infrastructure. Learn more about core values, people, clientele, Frazer-Nash here?
About Frazer-Nash
Our employees use cutting-edge expertise to build, protect, and improve critical assets and systems worldwide. Previously:
- Over 1,000 employees across UK (9 locations) and Australia (4 locations).
- Pioneering solutions to climate action, clean energy, transport, and national security.
- Guided by core values:
- "We care" for each other and society.
- Mutable collaboration through trust, listening, and empathy.
- "We deliver success" with energy to tackle challenging work.
- Technical excellence applied for lasting societal impact.
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