Overview
Naimuri - Full Stack Senior Software Engineer – QinetiQ, Greater Lincoln Area, United Kingdom.
We can offer you the chance to help make the UK a safer place through innovation, working in partnership with government and law enforcement organisations on some of the most challenging data and technology problems out there.
About Naimuri: We’ve been around for about ten years and grown from a tech start-up to a presence at the heart of the Greater Manchester tech and digital ecosystem. Our mission is to make the UK a safer place to be, through four cornerstones: Wellbeing, Empowerment, Perpetual Edge and Delivery. We foster a bias-free environment where teams are empowered to do what they think is right and deliver the finest ideas in an agile environment.
About The Role: We are seeking a talented and passionate Full Stack Software Engineer to join a software delivery team supporting projects initially within the Defence sector, with opportunities to work in other sectors in the future.
Responsibilities
* Take ownership of and lead on the development of application functionality and features.
* Collaborate closely with the technical lead, UX/UI designers and product owner to translate user stories into application features.
* Develop and maintain robust, scalable, and performant applications.
* Write clean, well-documented, and testable code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
* Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
* Implement and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure application quality and reliability.
* Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring code quality.
* Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies, frameworks, and best practices.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes and tools.
* Mentor junior engineers.
What You'll Need / Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
* Proven professional experience as a Software Engineer or similar role (3-4+ years).
* Strong background and experience in delivery through Agile methodologies.
* Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript.
* Experience of full stack development
* Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git).
* Understanding of software development best practices, including testing, debugging, and performance optimization.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Nice to Have
* Prior experience working in the Defence domain.
* Understanding and/or practical experience of Secure by Design (SbD) principles (e.g., JSP 440/604).
* Familiarity with AWS.
* Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG).
* Experience with React, Express, Elastic stack, graph databases.
* Experience with e2e testing using Cypress or Playwright.
* Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes and Docker.
Location
Head Office is based in Salford Quays, Manchester, with satellite teams in London and Gloucestershire. We offer hybrid working with on-site needs varying by delivery requirements. For this role, candidates based in Greater Manchester, Portsmouth, Cambridgeshire or Malvern area are of particular interest.
About You
We’re looking for someone with strong experience in developing software solutions and a proven ability to deliver at pace. You should have opinions on:
* What good code looks like (front end or back end)
* How to select appropriate technologies for a solution
* How to spot smells in the code
Knowledge of cloud development is preferred but not essential. Strong fundamentals in software development, systems integration, problem solving, and teamwork pave the way.
Pay and Benefits
* Flexible/Hybrid working options
* A company performance related bonus
* Pension matched 1.5x up to 10.5%
* AXA group medical cover
* Personal training budget
* Holiday buy-back scheme
* A flexible benefits scheme
Recruitment Process
We want you to feel comfortable and confident when interviewing. Our recruitment team will discuss the process in more detail with you when you apply. We also support accessibility or neurodiversity requirements.
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