Job Description

A Java Software Engineer is required for a long term contract assignment based on site in Bristol for a major defence company.

Overview of department:

Our team, at our Bristol facility, develop solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems; developing evolving products whilst maintaining our enviable reputation for safety, performance and dependability.

Responsibilities:

This is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of new and evolving software tools and architectures, and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative.

Skillset/experience required:

* A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact.

* Experience of working in Java

* Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development.

* Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation

* Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our efficiency and sustainability

* Experience in other languages such as Ada

* Knowledge of DDS middleware and Real Time Operating Systems

* Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C or IEC61508

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Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

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