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Software Engineer -Senior / Principal - C++ / Python - Central LondonStrativ Group are currently working with an amazing growing company specialising in developing state-of-the-art unmanned aircraft systems in the military and defence industry, they currently recruiting for a permanent Senior or Principal Software engineers to join their growing team.As an C++ / Python Software Engineer, you will tackle a diverse range of challenges across networking, autonomy, systems integration, and more, making practical engineering trade-offs to achieve the best outcomes. Your work will ensure that systems operate cohesively to deliver critical results across various platformsCore requirementsMinimum of 5 years of C++ / Python experience - (Fintech, Medtech, Bigtech experience highly desirable)Must hold Computer Science or Computer Engineering degreeExperience building software solutions involving significant amounts of data processing and analysisAbility to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established code basesA desire to work on critical software that has a real-world impactMust be able to obtain and maintain a UK Security ClearanceThis is an onsite position with the potential to work from home 1 day a weekIf you have a passion for developing cutting-edge technology, want to work for a collaborative team, and meet the qualifications above, please apply today.

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