Overview

QinetiQ is recruiting for a Senior Software Engineer at the Malvern site, within the OpTech team in Intelligence Security Solutions. You will work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with specialists across disciplines to develop software for innovative electronics systems that protect sovereign states from evolving threats.

Role: Senior Software Engineer (full-time, on-site at Malvern). This role is 37 hours per week and requires DV clearance.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible to the Project Design Authority for software development and related software engineering activities
• Solve technically challenging problems from rapid developments to full-scale system developments
• Apply rigorous engineering practices: analysing, designing, implementing, testing, supporting and maintaining solutions
• Innovate in the application and integration of digital hardware technologies to build novel embedded systems
• Realise a system into functional components and then decompose into a backlog of deliverable User Stories

Essential Experience

• Previous experience developing in C/C++
• Ability to work in a 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, we would like to hear from you. This role is based at Malvern and is fully on-site. Please note DV clearance will be required for this role.

Location and Clearance

Malvern, United Kingdom. DV clearance is required for this role.

Benefits and Additional Information

• 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
• Support for Armed Forces community and Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities

Recruitment process notes: QinetiQ aims to be inclusive; if you have a disability or health condition that may affect assessment performance, discuss reasonable adjustments with your Recruiter. Many roles are subject to national security vetting; some roles require nationality considerations. All applicants must be willing to go through DV Clearance.