Scope
Define, design, develop, document and test embedded and/or application software as part of a software engineering team of 5-20 engineers, within the Cyber UK Business Unit, delivering multiple concurrent research, development and production programmes ranging from tens of £k to several £m.
Key Responsibilities
* Implement software under the direction of the project’s software lead and engineering software lead.
* SFIA Programming / software development: Level 2 – Design, code, verify, test, document, amend and refactor simple programs/scripts, apply agreed standards and tools to achieve a well-engineered result, review own work, manage security of information as defined in the Security manual to ensure compliance with Government regulations.
* Developing into: specify requirements, design, implement and test embedded software and/or application software according to the project software development process, apply object‑oriented design techniques for code reuse and integration with testing frameworks, review and understand system design artefacts to derive software requirements and architecture that meet high‑level system requirements, design, document, review and maintain software design using modelling tools such as RSA and EA, develop and maintain knowledge of best practice development processes, language standards and tools (e.g. TDD/BDD, CI, DevSecOps, static and run‑time analysis tools, C#/C++/Python/C standards and secure software development), estimate time and effort required for software activities, contribute to the Software Community of Practice by proposing improvements in tools, processes and techniques, actively contribute to defined aspects of the project to achieve optimal balance between requirements, schedule and cost.
* SFIA Programming / software development: Level 3 – Design, code, verify, test, document, amend and refactor moderately complex programs/scripts, apply agreed standards and tools to achieve a well‑engineered result, monitor and report on progress, identify issues related to software development activities, propose practical solutions to resolve issues, collaborate in reviews of work with others as appropriate.
Role Requirements
* Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, SC security clearance.
* Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, DV security clearance (following attainment of SC clearance).
* Due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export‑controlled material as defined by the role's requirements.
* Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance for the role.
* Due to the nature of our work, you must be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
Qualifications / Skills Required
* Degree in an engineering, mathematical or science‑based subject or equivalent experience.
* Experience of at least one of the following: Embedded product development (including bare‑metal and RTOSes such as ThreadX, QNX or Linux); Embedded Linux application, kernel and/or driver development; C and C++.
* Experience of Object‑Oriented Design and Design Patterns.
* Experience of software testing and design for test.
* Experience of using version control, continuous integration and automated test tools and frameworks.
Desirable
* Python, JavaScript, node.js, Rust.
* Communications protocols – e.g. TCP/IP.
* Experience of best practice software development processes/lifecycles.
* Exposure to defensive coding techniques and standards such as MISRA.
* Knowledge of software engineering practices, methodologies, processes, techniques and technology trends.
* Experience of DOORS, RSA, Enterprise Architect, UML and SysML.
Benefits
* Participation in an Annual Bonus Scheme.
* Private Medical Cover.
* 25 days’ holiday (plus Bank Holidays) with the option to buy an extra 5 days.
* Pension Contribution.
* 4 x Life Assurance Cover.
* Flexible working hours with opportunity for a 1pm finish on a Friday.
* Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, will writing and more.
* Security Clearance Allowance – where relevant and subject to you holding the required security clearance.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement
At Ultra I&C, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusivity. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be the best version of yourself. We also believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures will increase our diversity of thinking, ensuring we successfully deliver to our customers. We, therefore, do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We also support requests for flexible working arrangements wherever possible.
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