Job Description
About us
Amiosec is an exciting and growing UK technology company with innovation, agility, and state of the art technology at its core. We work in partnerships with UK government customers and commercial providers to deliver research, technology, products, solutions, and services in the communications security sector.
Our Graduate Scheme
We are passionate and committed to growing new talent. As such, we have been running a successful Graduate Scheme since 2021. We have a dedicated Head of Early Careers who supports our graduates to learn, grow and explore new things.
Our Graduate Scheme will provide you with structure and support, to allow you to hone the skills you already have and provide tailored opportunities and training to upskill you over a 12-month period. Our graduates will rotate through different projects putting new skills into practice. We are keen to ensure these projects are not just an opportunity for the graduates to grow and learn new things but the output of these projects adds value to the business.
Amiosec is seeking talented graduates to join our growing engineering team in September 2025, where you will be an integral part of small, multi-disciplined teams involved in the design, development, and evaluation of a range of secure communication products and technologies. In addition, you will have opportunities to work within Research and Development to understand and investigate cutting edge technologies which allow Amiosec to stay ahead of the curve.
Typical Activities
* Design, development, and implementation of software primarily in C and Python, but also in other languages
* Integration of developed software with other system components including firmware and hardware
* Documentation of design specifications and implementation decisions, with guidance
* Documentation through software development tasks, following best practices
* Obtain an appreciation and some experience in all areas of the product lifecycle, from requirements through to testing
* Investigate emerging frameworks, libraries, build tools, technologies
* Using Agile methodologies and getting involved with ceremonies
* Working within teams to contribute to technical solutions
* STEM outreach is very important to Amiosec and all early careers staff will be encouraged to get involved with the creation of new activities and attending events
What you need
* Minimum of 2:1 degree in a relevant subject such as Software Engineering, Computer Science or Cyber
* Familiarity with the principles of software development and has experience of coding in at least one of these areas:
* Embedded programming languages/OS typically used on development boards (e.g. Linux on Pi, Arduino)
* Apple/Android app development
* Scripting languages (e.g. Python, Bash)
* UI / UX and accessibility
* Good understanding of how to use Windows OS
* Familiarity with the basic stages of the product development lifecycle
* Enthusiasm for technology and desire to understand and utilise it to develop innovative solutions
* Ability to quickly learn innovative technologies
* Ability to apply a systematic and methodical approach to debugging/resolving technical issues
* Ability to work individually or as a member of a multi-disciplined team
* Self-motivated
* Willingness to embrace new technologies/techniques
* Good time management and ownership of own deliverables
* Good troubleshooting and problem-solving
* Ability to foster and develop innovative ideas
* Willingness to contribute to improvements in products and ways of working
* (Desirable) Experience with either Linux and/or real-time embedded microkernels/hypervisors
Why Work at Amiosec?
At Amiosec, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* Life Insurance - X4 Salary
* Private Health Care scheme
* Salary Sacrifice Company Pension, matched up to 10%
* Option to work a 9-day fortnight, getting you every other Friday off
* 2:30pm finish on Fridays
* Flexible home working policy
* 25 Days Holiday + Bank/Public Holidays
* Option to buy an additional 37.5 holiday hours
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Coffee & Cake mornings every fortnight
* Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
* Team Away Days
Additional perks:
* Free on-site parking
* Free Flu Vaccination
* Casual dress code
* Free fruit in the office
* Health & Wellbeing program
If this seems like the right job for you, apply today!
Amiosec is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all. We aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that our current and future colleagues, are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. Please inform us of any reasonable adjustments that we may need to make to the application or interview process.