Senior Software Engineer

Job ref: 244867AMMLocation: Dorchester, Dorset, EnglandSalary: 35,000 Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application. - 65,000 per yearSector: Marine and ShipbuildingPosted: 2026-09-30Consultant: Andrew Morris ApplyAre you a Senior Software Engineer looking for an interesting job opportunity?

Our client, TKMS ATLAS UK, are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with skills in Java to work on the development of marine-based systems. This job will be based out of TKMS ATLAS UK's headquarters in Winfrith, Dorset. This position will need weekly on-site working, around 3 / 4 days on-site per week.

Required Knowledge, skills and qualitiesProven ability to support software deliveryEducated to Degree or equivalent level in a software engineering or related disciplineUnderstanding of Autonomous systems, and their architecturesUnderstanding of Military and Marine domain software developmentKnowledge and understanding of Software Engineering & delivery lifecycles, and integration with project management principles and practiseExperience of Software Engineering processes and toolsAbility to work in multi-disciplinary teams, across the whole engineering lifecycle, from inception to supportAbility to work closely with end users to understand usage of software, and identify together where improvements can be developedPrimary Software

Skills

JavaJava Build Systems (e.g. Maven)ISO 9001Atlassian Toolset Other Desirable Software

Skills

HMI Development (e.g. JavaFX)GIS DevelopmentCommunication interface design and developmentControl SystemsGit version controlUMLBehavioural requirementsAbility to work well in a team environment, consisting of software engineers as well as engineers from other disciplinesInterest in the development of future naval systemsAppreciation of the usage of the end products in the fieldDesire to expand own knowledge base as well as sharing knowledge within the wider teamAbility to work closely with those outside of the organisation, both end users and suppliers to meet and understand the requirements of the final productWilling to take a leading role in development, and represent the company in cross party workshopsThere are currently positions within two teams: Senior Software Engineer - Unmanned / Autonomous vehicles teamJava developmentWorking on unmanned, autonomous marine systemsCustomer facing role,Take ownership of work packagesSenior Software Engineer - User Interface teamJava developmentUser Interface design & development (JavaFx)Developing new product or taking existing ones and updatingAbout TKMS Atlas UK Progression and personal development opportunities are available, flexible working and a generous pension scheme.

TKMS ATLAS UK has a reputation for providing innovative underwater systems for the Royal Navy (RN) and export customers. Through science, engineering and R&D they convert data into information, knowledge and capabilities that challenge the status quo, and offer winning advantage at the frontline.

The continuous investment in our unique in-house test and integration facilities has supported TKMS ATLAS UK's growth in supplying UK and global markets with submarine and ship systems. This includes sonar, autonomous systems, marine electric actuation and mine counter-measures.

The successful candidate must be able to achieve full UK SC level Security Clearance.

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