Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced simulation Senior Software Engineer/ Lead Architect with excellent coding and problem-solving skills to join our growing software team.

The role will report directly to the CTO and provide the opportunity to lead the design and development of code for technically complex simulation, modelling, and training solutions. The successful candidate will be able to think outside the box, and bring their experience to bear in creating simulation training products and components.

This is very much a hands-on technical leadership role, providing support and guidance to an existing, 8 people, software team. JD2E are currently growing our technical team, and this role will grow with the company.

It is critical that the successful candidate has an in-depth knowledge, and wide experience of, software engineering, and in developing simulators or simulation components within the defence or commercial aviation sectors.

Apply today and join us in building something great together!

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Report directly to the CTO
• Senior S/W engineer role but very much with hands on development across key projects
• Lead on architectural decisions and implementation
• Creating and managing the development of the core technology infrastructure, applications, and services
• Define and apply coding standards, including code reviews
• Oversee management of DevOps and GitHub
• Mentor, develop, and provide technical guidance to team members

Requirements (Essential):

• Simulation experience using either C++ and/or C
• Self-motivated, eager-to-learn individual
• Familiar with at least some of our standard SE components, VR suite, MACE, VBS4, XPlane, etc.
• A tenacious approach to problem-solving and can-do attitude
• Able to work well autonomously and as part of a team
• In-depth knowledge of software development lifecycle and methodologies
• UK National for government security vetting and must hold, or have held, an SC or SC; minimum of 5 years consecutive UK residency and no periods of 6 months or above overseas within the period
• Hold a UK right to work status
• A degree in a relevant discipline

Requirements (Beneficial)

• Familiar with management of DevOps and GitHub
• Familiar with defence training synthetic environment
• Experience with DIS and HLA
• Experience of graphics-based software development
• Competent with Unity 3D or Unreal Engine
• Cloud hosted Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) experience

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £50,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme
• Yearly bonus

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Software development: 8 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wellingore, LN5 0HU

Application deadline: 30/04/2024