Skills

Configuration Management Test Agile methodologies Architecture Agile Recruitment LabVIEW

Job Specifications

Software Engineer

Location: Edinburgh, UK (sole UK nationals only)

Clearance: SC clearance required

Contract: 12 months | Inside IR35

Hybrid role - 4 days onsite

We are supporting a leading defence organisation in the recruitment of a Software Engineer to join their Test Engineering community at their Edinburgh site.

Please note: Only sole UK nationals with valid SC clearance can be considered for this role.

The Role

As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering robust, well-engineered software solutions within defined work packages. You will help establish stakeholder needs, guide capability optimisation, and ensure alignment across broader programme architecture. You will also contribute to resolving technical challenges, managing configuration of your work, and supporting continuous improvement across the engineering lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Support the creation and delivery of software solutions within defined work packages, ensuring all stakeholder requirements are met.
Establish and mature stakeholder needs
Develop high-quality, reliable, fully documented code and maintain strict configuration control of all work products.
Provide regular progress plans and reports to line management.
Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure architectural alignment across the programme.
Assist in resolving emerging technical issues by proposing and driving effective solutions.

Your Skills & Experience

Proven experience designing solutions using NI LabVIEW and NI LabWindows/CVI.
Experience developing low-level drivers.
Experience developing software for test system environments.
Experience developing software within a structured development process framework.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and the Atlassian toolset.
Experience with configuration management tools, defect tracking, and conducting peer code reviews.

About the Company

Founded in 2002 Synergize Consulting is a UK SME that specialises in the delivery of IT consultancy services and resource solutions. For over 20 years, Synergize has been providing highly skilled professionals and turnkey labour services to the technology and engineering sectors both domestically and internationally. We can supply staff to support services across: Technology: Data, IT operations, product and delivery, quality assurance testing (QAT), technical & user-centred design. Engineering: From requirements manageme... Know more