What do we look for in a Graduate Software Engineer? We are seeking a well-motivated final year university student (to join us upon graduation) who can contribute to team goals, pick up new skills and adapt to a fast-changing environment, and who wants to work on products which make a difference in the world. Responsibilities: Collaborate with the SW Engineering team to develop and maintain SW solutions. Use appropriate tools for effective design and development of SW. Use industry-standard SCM tools for version control, ensuring efficient code management and collaboration. Develop interactive user interfaces and robust backend software, proactively developing skills in order to continually improve techniques. Make effective use of containerization technologies to streamline deployment processes. Write clean, efficient and well-documented code following Software Engineering principles and industry best practices. Participate in code reviews, providing and responding to constructive feedback from team members. Stay updated with the latest technologies, tools and best practices in software development. Required skills: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field. Experience with Git for version control and collaborative development. Familiarity with front-end technologies e.g. JavaScript/React or TypeScript. Familiarity with backend languages e.g. Java, Python or Go. Understanding of SW development principles (e.g. SOLID), algorithms and data structures. Good communication and collaboration abilities within a team environment, including written and verbal communication and remote collaboration. Ability to compare different languages and technologies to contribute to selection discussions. Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and learn new technologies quickly. Ability to give and receive feedback to support continual improvement. Desired skills: Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure. Experience with Docker for containerization and deployment. Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and DevSecOps. Understanding of SW security principles and best practices. About SiXworks SiXworks is a leading provider of secure digital solutions, specialising in digital experimentation and focused on fail-safe-fast cutting-edge technology solutions deployed in highly secure environments. We are unified in our mission to accelerate innovation and adoption of secure, digital technology to improve the operational agility of Defence and National Security. This is an exciting time for us, we have ambitious plans for continued growth and development, and we are seeking to add brilliant, experienced, motivated, and passionate people to our team to work with us on this journey. Why join SiXworks? SiXworks’ expertise includes Secure-by-Design, cloud computing, advanced network and infrastructure design, rapid application development, cross-security domain systems, multi-tenanted High-Performance Compute, multi-source data platforms, cyber vulnerability mitigation, and intelligence systems. We provide supplier-agnostic, technical, and business consultancy to customers while championing open-source and best-of-breed technologies. What can we offer in return? SiXworks offers a unique work culture around our core principles Agility, Security, Innovation, Quality, Collaboration and Inclusivity. Together, these six principles form SiXworks' NORTH STAR, guiding the organisation towards success. This is reflected in the raft of benefits available to all our employees. In addition to a competitive salary below are some of our benefits: 25 days annual leave bank holidays Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance Scheme Pension scheme Professional Development opportunities Cycle to Work scheme Perks at Work scheme Discretionary Bonus scheme A word on UK Security Clearance Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance. More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) SiXworks is an IBM subsidiary which has been acquired by IBM and will be integrated into the IBM organisation. SiXworks will be the hiring entity. By proceeding with this application, you understand that SiXworks will share your personal information with other IBM subsidiaries involved in your recruitment process, wherever these are located. More Information on how IBM protects your personal information, including the safeguards in case of cross-border data transfer, are available here: https://www.ibm.com/privacy