| Sector | Defence & Security |
|---|---|
| Location | Bristol / Cambridge / Hybrid |
Job Description
new systems within the Defence ecosystem.
The multi-disciplined Engineer will form part of the DevSecOps team, developing and delivering a range of capabilities in accordance with Agile best practice. The team works across the full systems engineering lifecycle from concept and requirements analysis through design, build, test, acceptance and delivery into live operations.
This role is for an engineer who specializes in the software development aspects of DevSecOps.
Your responsibilities
- Work as a cross functional engineer within an Agile team, specialising in software.
- Design, code, integrate, test and deploy software as part of a team.
- Engage with clients, or their representatives, to understand requirements.
- Formally demonstrate software to clients or their representatives.
- Produce and execute software and integration tests.
- Identify and fix bugs in software and deployments.
- Document work and upskill junior team members.
- Help to identify lessons learned and best practices.
- Continue to engage with new technologies to create new possibilities for the DevSecOps team.
You will possess a combination of excellent analytical, technical and communication skills to help design and develop system capabilities. As a proactive self-starter, ideally you will possess some combination of:
- A solid grounding in the Systems Engineering lifecycle, preferably with experience on large complex secure systems.
- Expertise and experience developing software (Python, C#, Go etc).
- A good understanding of APIs and data architecture.
- A solid understanding of the networking stack.
- Knowledge and experience wireframing UI/UX designed (e.g. through Balsamiq).
- Experience of software release audits (as auditor or developer).
- Solid scripting capabilities using PowerShell, VB, or Bash.
- Skills covering Problem analysis and resolution in a secure environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Willingness to work out of hours on occasion.
Must have qualifications and experience
- A current SC clearance is desired. Must be willing and able to obtain the highest level of UK Security Clearances.
- A good understanding of the Development Lifecycle.
- Knowledge of Agile work practices.
- Experience configuring COTS software or using Open-Source software to meet a requirement.
Desirable qualifications
- Degree level (or equivalent) qualification in software or systems engineering; or a relevant alternative.
- Experience designing solutions to meet client requirements.
- Cloud Accreditation in Administration or DevOps areas.
- Certification for CREST or other relevant body.
- Chartered IT Professional or equivalent.
- UX/UI design and implementation experience.
What you’ll get in return
- Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme
- Generous pension and life assurance
- 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off and options to buy and sell holiday
- 10 days additional leave for military reservists
- Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year
- Individual Doctor@Hand healthcare cover
- Genuine flexible working
- Work from home, our Bristol offices, or client sites
- The latest secure tech
- Investment in personal development
- Vibrant social scene
Why Apache iX?
Our growing team brings a wealth of experience from across the defence and security sector, and we pride ourselves in delivering the highest quality services to our clients.
We do this by creating a culture and environment where the best people want to work. We believe your work life and personal life should be mutually beneficial, we hold regular social events to help bond us as a team, and we offer a genuinely flexible approach to working.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued and respected. We believe that diversity of thought, background, experience, and perspective enhances our ability to innovate and thrive as a team. We actively promote an inclusive culture that embraces differences and ensures equal opportunities for all.
We believe that if you are happy, cared for, and feel part of a team with purpose, you will be motivated to deliver an excellent service to our clients.
What’s next?
Apply with your CV today. Please note, due to the nature of our work, we require our employees to undergo security vetting and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.