General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.  

Reference

2026-187819  

Position description

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

IT - Software configuration engineer

Job title

Software Developer 12 month FTC

Employment type

Fixed Term contract

Contract length

12

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Software Developer 12 month FTC
Wolverhampton

Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world‑class centre for the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight‑control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best. 

Our UK Actuation business brings together engineering excellence, advanced manufacturing capability and a proud heritage within the aerospace sector. Whether supporting major global programmes or developing the next generation of actuation technologies, our people are at the heart of everything we do. 

As part of Safran's global network, joining Safran Actuation Systems UK means becoming part of a highly skilled, collaborative and forward‑thinking team with opportunities to grow, innovate and make a meaningful impact in the future of aerospace. 

Competitive salary

Company performance bonus scheme

Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution

Private medical insurance

Comprehensive health cash plan

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible benefits programme

We support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities.

What does the role look like?

Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Software Developer to join our Business Systems & Transformation team and play a key role in our digital transformation journey. This position is responsible for the development, enhancement, support, and maintenance of a diverse portfolio of business-critical applications and digital solutions that support manufacturing operations and business processes.

The successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, project teams, and technical colleagues to design, develop, integrate, and support software solutions across the organisation. You will be responsible for delivering robust, secure, and maintainable applications.

This is a varied role requiring both hands-on software development expertise and the ability to troubleshoot, support, and continuously improve existing systems within a complex manufacturing environment.

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain software applications supporting manufacturing and business operations.
• Develop solutions using ASP.NET, C#, JavaScript, SQL, PowerShell, and associated technologies.
• Manage and support Microsoft SQL Server databases, including query development, optimisation, and troubleshooting.
• Support application hosting environments, including IIS administration and configuration.
• Investigate, diagnose, and resolve application, database, and integration issues in a timely manner.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Contribute to software architecture, coding standards, and development best practices.
• Support cybersecurity initiatives through vulnerability remediation, patch management, and secure coding practices.
• Participate in the implementation and support of reporting and analytics solutions, including Tableau.

Why Safran?

A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.

Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.

Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further

Candidate skills & requirements

What you will bring

Educational Requirements and Industry Experience
• Experience in software development. Within a manufacturing or industrial environment is advantageous.
• Strong experience developing applications using Microsoft Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code.
• Proven experience developing solutions using C#, .NET, JavaScript, PHP, PowerShell, and SQL Server technologies.
• Experience in creating workflow approvals to manage day to day operations.
• Strong SQL Server database development and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience administering and supporting IIS web servers.
• Experience troubleshooting complex software, integration, and database issues.
• Experience with Tableau or equivalent business intelligence and reporting platforms.
• Understanding of software security principles, vulnerability remediation, and patch management.
• Experience working with source control systems and software development lifecycle methodologies.
• Exposure to manufacturing systems, MES, ERP, or digital manufacturing technologies would be advantageous.

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, England

City (-ies)

Requester

Number of position(s)

1