Senior Software Engineer
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£54,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2134 (98% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,700, and Cicor Group is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2134 Programmers and software development professionals Most likely code | £38,300 | £43,700 | £49,200 | £54,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the design, development, and implementation of advanced software systems that support our defence programmes. Your expertise will contribute to the success of critical projects, ensuring that we continue to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients.
STS Defence is a leading provider of innovative and mission-critical solutions for the defence sector. With a strong commitment to excellence and a focus on cutting-edge technology, we deliver superior solutions that enhance the capabilities of our clients.
The post will provide technical leadership on software projects for key stakeholders and on software development activities undertaken by the company. This includes responsibility for managing code and quality reviews to ensure relevant quality standards are met across the software team.
The Senior Software Engineer will also assist in support of wider business objectives exploring new technologies for product creation, development and R&D to grow our software development capability stream; and provide support to existing software projects as required.
Duties
- The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for co-ordination of day to day software development in a small team
- Designing and implementing software changes through change control process as part of spiral development
- Continuous improvement of Software Engineering capabilities, maintaining a leading edge capability
- Leading the planning, delivery and assurance of software work packages and ensuring software engineering process and best practice followed
- Oversight, direction and guidance to the allocated project team members, through the planning and delivery of installation tasks and projects
- Degree Qualified (BSc or equivalent) in Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Experience with C++, C#, Java, and web development (HTML, CSS, JS, etc.)
- Exposure to other embedded development (Linux, bash/shell scripting, terminal command-line scripts, Qt/QML)
- Strong experience architecting cradle-to-grave software solutions including Technology Readiness level (TRL) process.
- Proven track record with creating and maintaining servers, primarily those with versioning control, Bugzilla, project management capabilities and automated testing capabilities
- Strong experience of software development lifecycle processes, ensuring both a quality of process and firm traceability from requirements to implementation
- Experience of creating and managing cloud-based big data solutions desirable
- Proven track record of working collaboratively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
All candidates must be in a position to obtain UK security clearance to SC level, with further security clearance to DV level desirable. Additional restrictions may apply on certain defence programmes.
UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
All candidates will be required to adhere to STS Defence core values.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Programmers and software development professionals (SOC 2134) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~399k in sample- Middle half £42,536–76,752
- Median £56,784
- Going rate £54,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,300–49,200
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Cicor Group holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2134 going rate of £54,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.