Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Currency Design team here at De La Rue. The design department of De La Rue provides an end-to-end process from concept design to prototype proof. We have specialists working on substrate, feature and concept design; origination; engraving and proofing. The design software and infrastructure is an integral part of the end-to-end design process and a key link to banknote, feature and substrate manufacturing site.


As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead the software team who form part of a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team responsible for maintaining and extending world-class design realisation and engraving tools used to create industry-leading banknote designs.


You will be hands-on implementing new features and addressing technical debt within the products you look after. Alongside this, you will help coach and mentor more junior team members, acting as a technical escalation point and promoting quality and best practices from within the team. You will work closely with the Design Management to set a technical roadmap, liaising with end-users to push the products forward.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of quality, simple software using appropriate patterns Relentlessly focus on our users' needs, driving incremental delivery of software that has the highest value and address areas of risk in a timely manner Promote knowledge sharing across the team and department, so colleagues can collaborate with you on the same codebase. Ensure your team and colleagues are updated regularly on your work through agile ceremonies and use of software development lifecycle tools (e.g. Azure DevOps, Jira). Proactively identify risks (i.e. security, technical debt, antipatterns) associated with the software and drive the implementation of methods for alleviation. Provide mentoring to colleagues and take an active role in their professional development. Support the delivery leads and architecture colleagues in identifying and defining the technical tasks and activities required to deliver user stories.

Contract type

: Permanent

Working hours

: Full Time - 36.5 hrs per week

Base location

: Basingstoke Viables

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Strong understanding and demonstrable commercial experience using C++ and Perl and writing and maintaining complex software Experience of working in an agile team environment with the ability to set up and establish a new software project from scratch, encompassing best practice, build and release processes, and automated testing Good technical skills with knowledge of solution design and application architecture with proven ability to envision, design and deliver software solutions that meet user needs and/or solve business problems Experience in leading small teams of software developers for technical delivery Substantial experience with team development responsibilities - fulfilling activities such as mentoring and developing colleagues, promoting best practice, introducing new tools, creating rapid prototypes, or developing proofs of concept

About De La Rue

De La Rue is a leading commercial supplier of banknotes and a long-standing trusted partner to central banks and governments worldwide. Our products underpin the integrity of economies and trade, enabling businesses and citizens to participate securely in the global economy.


With a heritage spanning over 200 years, we remain a global leader in advancing security and integrity for currency solutions, supplying 54% of the world's central banks and manufacturing in the UK, Europe & Asia. We offer world-leading banknote design and technical support, fully finished banknotes and advanced security features, including our durable SAFEGUARD polymer substrate. Our products are optimised for ease of manufacture, reduced environmental impact and cash cycle efficiency.

Benefits

Car allowance Eligible for the Company's Annual incentive scheme 26 days annual leave + bank holidays Contributory pension scheme (De La Rue pay 1.5x the employee's contribution - employee contributions up to a maximum of 6%, with employer contributions up to a maximum of 9%) Private health insurance - No cost for single cover, subsidised rates for additional dependant cover Life assurance - 4x your annual salary Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our Annual Leave Flexibility Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Subsidised Gym Memberships Various other perks and Employee Assistance packages Enhanced family friendly policies (e.g., four weeks paid paternity leave and enhanced paid maternity leave)

Please note that applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and therefore interviews may be held prior to the closing date for this vacancy.


This position is located in Basingstoke, Hampshire. To be eligible for consideration, you must be authorised to work in the UK without company sponsorship