Job Title: Software Engineering Graduate
Job Location: Farnborough
Job Type: Permanent / Fulltime
Salary: £33,750
Job ID: 20017
Overview
At QinetiQ we are creating a workplace that is inclusive; where our differences are not only embraced but make us stronger. A place where we can connect with each other and benefit from the experiences and thinking from people with varied backgrounds, and at different stages in their careers.
Role Purpose
You will perform a wide variety of software tasks to support the delivery of projects across the software profession. You will work effectively with external clients and internal teams and, as part of a team, you will help design, implement and deliver new features and maintain existing software.
Examples of areas you could be contributing to
* Contributing to some of the most challenging, high‑profile science and technology programmes in the UK and overseas
* Developing training & simulation systems to prepare and develop our armed forces
* Supporting test and evaluation activities for novel equipment trials and military exercises both in the UK and internationally
* Delivering systems that monitor and protect our critical national infrastructure
* Developing autonomous air, land and maritime vehicles for military and humanitarian use
* Engineering embedded systems that enable robust global navigation or determination of radar or sonar signatures
Key Accountabilities
* Software Design & Development
* Follow corporate software development processes
* Adhere to the relevant coding standards
* Investigate and fix small software defects
* Participate in code reviews
* Production of user documentation
* Inputting to software product development roadmaps
* Delivery of technical output to time, cost and quality
* Adhere to the QinetiQ Values
* Start to develop specific communication skills e.g. presentation skills, report writing skills and the positioning of advice to customers
* Begin working towards membership of an appropriate professional body, or similar accreditation
* Submit timesheets on a weekly basis
* Attend team meetings and Q Talk
* Complete all mandatory training as instructed
* Maintain record of competency on Learning Zone
* Solicit feedback at the end of each project via PDR system
* Raise work concerns / issues to your line manager immediately
* Self‑aware for signs of stress and ensure this is communicated to your line manager immediately
Key Capabilities/Knowledge
* Have a strong interest and/or experience within Software Engineering
* Some knowledge of at least 1 object‑oriented software language
* Good problem‑solving abilityAny work experience within a computing or engineering industry is beneficial
* Extra‑curricular & / or hobbies in Software Engineering or Computer Science is beneficial
* Any Agile, Cloud, DevOps or embedded software experience is beneficial
Experience / Qualifications
* Have obtained a good degree with a key focus on any of the disciplines listed below
* Software Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology
* Engineering (with a software element)
* Science (with a software element)
* Maths (with a software element)
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