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Engineered to Protect, that’s our promise, we protect what matters.
The Head of Software Engineering will be based at either our Bristol, Beckington or Barnstaple sites with regular travel to all 3. This role allows for flexible working.
The salary for this role is up to £90k, depending on experience.
Engineered to Protect, that’s our promise, we protect what matters.
The Head of Software Engineering will be based at either our Bristol, Beckington or Barnstaple sites with regular travel to all 3. This role allows for flexible working.
The salary for this role is up to £90k, depending on experience.
You'll own and maintain software engineering standards, lifecycle methods, coding practices, toolchains and assurance expectations across SEA products and projects
You'll ensure software delivery supports safety, security, qualification, accreditation, configuration control and customer acceptance requirements
You'll provide competent software resources, technical planning input, independent challenge and subject matter leadership to Engineering Leads and Project Managers
You'll define and assure lifecycle gate and technical review artefacts, including baselines, build records, verification evidence, defect status and release readiness
You'll maintain compliance with applicable standards and drive continuous improvement through technical reviews, audits and governance activities
At SEA, e provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets.
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25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell
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Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave
Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
Health Cash Plan
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Group Pension Plan of up to 8% employer contribution
Cycle to work scheme
Wellbeing Centre
Sports & Social activities
Employee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savings
Life assurance policy
Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
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Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
Private seated lunch areas
Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
Onsite showers and toiletries provision
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Private UK defence engineering company developing maritime systems, transport technology, research, training, and support for governments and contractors.
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