Electus Recruitment Solutions
Software Engineer
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Software Developer
Take full technical ownership of high-performance, bespoke systems solving critical defence challenges. This role offers an exceptional platform for elite engineers to work alongside leading technical experts, driving architectural decisions and building new capabilities with high levels of autonomy.
What you will need
- British nationality required to meet site regulations
- Advanced capability in some of: C#/.NET, Java, Rust or Python
- Track record of delivering complex software solutions
- Aptitude - we want experienced engineers who want to push technology to its limits, at pace. This means we want to hear from you, even if your skills differ slightly from the spec but have some great experience to offer
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Salary and rewards
- An exceptional top-of-market salary package is available alongside an annual bonus scheme.
What you will work on
- Architect resilient software solutions for high-stakes technical problems in defence
- Partner directly with domain experts to translate complex challenges into robust code
- Evaluate and integrate emerging tools to maintain high engineering standards
Skills and experience
- Deep software engineering foundation with a strong technical degree
- Ability to write clean maintainable code across low-latency or complex enterprise environments
- Strategic problem-solving mindset with a commitment to engineering excellence
- Exposure to high-throughput platforms or financial services technology is advantageous
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Benefits and balance
- Comprehensive pension plan and private healthcare cover
- High levels of autonomy with clear career progression opportunities
Location and setup
- This is an on-site role based in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Share your profile to arrange a short confidential call this week. You will be represented by a specialist technical recruiter who will guide you through each stage of the process.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills