Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID: SF17467
Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting edge defence technology to ground breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Senior Software Engineer at our Malvern site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.
The Role
As a Senior Software Engineer you will be part of a highly motivated, skilled and multi-disciplinary team delivering to enhance our national security, in sectors such as crypt-key, cyber assurance and other complex programmes. Your knowledge and expertise will thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment, applying the latest in technologies and processes to provide solutions that keep our nation safe and secure.
Day-to-day, you’ll work collaboratively within a cross industry team to deliver solutions within the Intelligence and Security Solutions Team to enhance our national security.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Support the delivery of cutting edge projects, shaping how delivery is executed and applying your development skills across a range of activities across the full software development lifecycle
* Design, develop and test new software applications and features whilst adhering to industry best practices
Essential experience of the Senior Software Engineer:
* A strong software engineering background such as HTML5, React.js, Node.js, ASN.1, RESTful APIs / JSON / HTTP, Rust, Spring Boot, Mongo, Java
* Good understanding of Windows and Linux OS
* A willingness to engage with the customer & good customer interaction
* Excellent problem solving skills, work with unique and challenging problems
Essential qualifications for the Senior Software Engineer:
We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.
This role is 37 hours per week based at Malvern. Hybrid working patterns available.
The Malvern facility is noted for its work in electronic warfare, surveillance and complex system integration, contributing significantly to the UK’s defence capabilities. Developing technologies for military and civilian applications, including sensors, communications and cyber security.
Why Join QinetiQ?
As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.
As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
Our Benefits
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
* Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
* Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
* We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
* Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community
Our Recruitment Process:
We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels value, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which mean factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.
Please note that all applicants for this role must be willing to go through DV Clearance.
UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)