Sirius Digital Services
Senior Software Engineer
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Senior Software Engineer
Senior Software Engineer
Salary: Negotiable plus benefits, pension (7% contribution), 25 days holiday & life insurance
About the Consultancy
We are a small but rapidly growing consultancy owned by four highly experienced and recognised practitioners in the UK defence consultancy sector. We are seeking candidates with a strong blend of technical expertise and interpersonal skills, capable of working both independently and within small teams.
The Role
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will take a leading role in developing software solutions across Software Modelling, Simulation, Autonomy, and Geospatial domains. Your role will involve providing technical direction on innovation, delivering cutting-edge solutions, and guiding stakeholders through complex challenges.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deliver software solutions using a wide range of techniques, including:
- Wargames
- Modelling & Simulation
- Robotic & Autonomous Systems
- Digital Twins & Synthetic Environments
- Apply mathematical and computational methods to solve real-world problems, leveraging tools and techniques while innovating where necessary.
- Lead and deliver technical consulting projects and products.
- Build new customer relationships and maintain existing ones.
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Expertise Required
Essential
At least 5 years’ experience designing and delivering software applications.
About You
We are looking for candidates who can:
- Contribute to the company’s growth while upskilling themselves and their team.
- Deliver competitive remuneration and opportunities for rapid career advancement.
The ideal candidate must demonstrate the following attributes:
- 5+ years’ experience in designing and implementing performant software applications.
- Ability to apply scientific or advanced statistical techniques to solve technical challenges.
- Proficient in C/C++ and Python.
- Familiarity with:
- Software Modelling & Simulation techniques
- Capabilities-based design
- Autonomy & Robotics
- Entity or Event-based Simulation
- Videogame engine technology (e.g., Unreal Engine, Godot)
- Expertise in performance and hardware constraints.
- Ability to analyse use cases and project data while defining requirements.
- Strong customer and stakeholder relationship management.
- Willingness to travel across the UK and work at client sites for extended periods.
- Experience in authoring technical reports and presenting at high-level stakeholder engagements.
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Desirable
- Experience with UK Defence stakeholders, including:
- Defence Digital
- DE&S (Defence Equipment & Support)
- Dstl (Defence Science and Technology Laboratory)
- Frontline Commands
- A degree-level education (or equivalent relevant experience).
- Strong STEM/computing background.
- Familiarity with MS Office tools, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Security Compliance
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Right to live and work in the UK.
- Willingness to undergo an internal BPSS (Basic Post Clearance Checking Service) check before gaining site access.
- Holding (or being eligible to obtain) a current SC (Security Clearance).
- Note: To qualify, you typically need at least 5 years of UK residency.
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