About the Role
Our world‑leading Time & Frequency department at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking a Software Engineer to develop and implement innovative, production‑ready software for resilient time distribution capabilities.
Backed by a £180 million government investment in the National Timing Centre (NTC) programme, this role will contribute to a world‑first resilient time distribution system that provides a robust alternative to vulnerable satellite navigation systems. The services that such a system underpins include telecommunications, online banking, emergency response, transport networks and wider digital and data‑driven operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align software with business strategy.
* Gather project requirements, analyse feasibility, and provide technical recommendations.
* Work as part of an Agile software team, taking responsibility for deliverables and reviewing others’ work.
* Conduct code reviews to ensure cleanliness, efficiency and quality through testing, debugging and adherence to standards.
* Communicate and mitigate risk.
* Explain complex technical concepts and provide advisory to internal and external stakeholders.
About You
* Recent and proven experience in designing and delivering production‑ready software.
* Degree‑level education in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a closely related discipline, or equivalent experience.
* Ability to manage and communicate risk.
Essential Technical Skills
* Python
* Git / Linux
* DevOps methodology
* Azure
* Docker
Highly Desirable Technical Skills
* Telegraf / Influx / Grafana stack
* CI/CD practices
Security Clearance
To work at NPL, you will need to obtain BPSS security clearance. For this role within the Time & Frequency department, you must hold SC clearance with no restrictions, or have the ability to obtain an SC clearance.
Diversity & Inclusion
We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work may require specific nationality, residency and security requirements that can be more tightly defined. At NPL, we welcome applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion or age. Applications from women, disabled and BAME candidates are encouraged.
All disabled candidates who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.
Applications are reviewed continually and may be closed early. Applications that do not meet the minimum criteria are not considered.
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