Overview
Senior Software Engineer role at QinetiQ Target Systems - United Kingdom.
Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID: SF18536
Location: Malvern (on-site). This role is 37 hours per week based at Malvern and is fully on-site.
The Role
As a Senior Software Engineer you will join the OpTech team in Intelligence Security Solutions providing cutting edge solutions to protect Sovereign states from ever changing and increasingly more sophisticated threats. Day-to-day, you will be working within a team that develops software for innovative electronics systems working closely with specialists from across a number of disciplines.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
* Being responsible to the Project Design Authority for software development and related software engineering activities
* Solving technically challenging problems from rapid developments to full scale system developments
* Applying rigorous engineering practices such as; analysing, designing, implementing, testing, supporting and maintaining solutions
* The innovation in the application and integration of digital hardware technologies to build novel embedded systems
* Realising a system into functional components and then decomposing into a backlog of deliverable User Stories
Essential Experience
* Previous experience developing in C/C++
* The ability to work in rigorous engineering environment using configuration management and change management processes and tools
* Knowledge and experience of the specification, design and implementation of complex software solutions
* Previous experience developing for embedded platforms
* Prior experience with Unit Testing & CI/CD tools
* Multithreading development and debugging experience
Essential Qualifications
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 and is fully on-site.
Please note DV clearance will be required for this role.
About Malvern
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. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq
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)
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