Electus Recruitment Solutions
Software Engineer
On-site software engineer in Newcastle upon Tyne taking full technical ownership of high-performance bespoke defence systems — architecting solutions, partnering with domain experts, and building new capabilities with high autonomy. Core languages: C#/.NET, Java, Rust or Python; British nationality required.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 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
- Exceptional academic and professional record
- 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
Nice to have
- Exposure to high-throughput platforms or financial services technology
Full description
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
- Exceptional Academic and professional record
- 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
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
Benefits and balance
- Comprehensive pension plan and private healthcare cover
- High levels of autonomy with clear career progression opportunities