ADA Software Engineer

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit an ADA Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract, with very likely extension.  The role will be onsite 4 days per…

Inside IR35 Hybrid IT
Pay rate £70/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 9 October 2026

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World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit an ADA Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract, with very likely extension.  The role will be onsite 4 days per week.  A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday).
 
Rate: £70.00 per hour
Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’
Location: Bristol
Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). 
Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. 
IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)
Interview process: One stage video interview
 
Job Description:

Join our growing Software team in Bristol, working as part of a dynamic team to develop and deliver innovative solutions by exploiting a wide portfolio of software technologies. You will work as part of a small team and be empowered to work individually with little supervision.
 
Responsibilities:

To undertake a full range of engineering activities in line with relevant processes, quality and other requirements.
The role will involve Ada code development and verification.
The role will involve software V&V, primarily using target-based equipment containing the software under test and complex simulations of other Missile subsystems. 
Skillset/experience required:

Experience of both UML (Rhapsody) and Ada (AdaCore).
Knowledge of DOORs and IBM Config Management tooling (EWM) would be useful.
Suitable skills and experience in Integration testing and debugging.
Experience of working in High Dependability systems would be beneficial

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