Role: Java Software Engineer Location: Bristol, 4 days onsite Duration: 12-month contract Pay rate: £65.00 PH Umbrella / £51.35 PH PAYE Overview The candidate will be joining a team that develops solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems developing evolving products whilst maintaining the 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 required • A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. • Proven ability of working in Java • Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development. • Proven ability of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation • proven ability  new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our efficiency and sustainability • Proven ability 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