Inzpire - Expression of Interest - Software Developer

QinetiQ; Malvern; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Uncapped leave

Private medical insurance

Private dental insurance

Share incentive scheme

Maternity/paternity pay

Profit related pay

Death in service

Pension contributions

Travel insurance

Cycle to work

Charitable giving

EV company car

Job summary

QinetiQ is seeking skilled software developers to join its Mission Training Devices division. You will build software for synthetic training devices, including stand-alone apps and Mixed-Reality integrations, primarily on Windows using C# and C++.

Key tasks include networking across Windows apps (TCP/UDP, multicast, VPN), integrating with 3rd party plugins, and developing instructor operation station software. Experience with Azure DevOps and Git is essential; SCRUM exposure is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience with Azure DevOps and Git for collaborative development.
• Familiarity with SCRUM or agile development practices.
• Experience building Windows applications using C# and/or C++.

Skills

C# / C++

Networking

TCP/UDP

Multicasting

VPN

Instructor Station

3rd-Party Plugins

Defence Simulation

Tools

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

The Company

We are a highly innovative and rapidly growing defence and technology company that design, develop, and deliver some of the world’s most advanced defence related training, products, and services.

We are a highly innovative and rapidly growing defence and technology company that design, develop, and deliver some of the world’s most advanced defence related training, products, and services. We were recently crowned Employer of the Year at the British Ex-Forces in Business Awards 2023. We have been listed as one of the ‘100 Best Large Companies to Work For’ in the UK and Midlands by Best Companies several times as well as achieving ‘Best Companies 3 Star Accreditation’ and a rating of ‘world-class’ for our employee engagement on a number of occasions. We are also proud to have been honoured with two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in Innovation, for our next-generation GECO military mission planning system. As part of a unique and specialist defence company, our friendly team consists of experienced and highly capable individuals, working together with a mature ‘can do’ work ethic. Our central business functions are located in an easily accessible, bright and modern head office to the west of Lincoln, alongside our mission systems team, while the majority of our operational specialists are embedded alongside our Defence customers.

The Role

Mission Training Devices is looking for talented software developers to join its expanding talent in preparation for exciting upcoming opportunities.

The role will be developing software for synthetic training devices, both stand-alone software applications and Mixed-Reality integrations. As such, we are looking for individuals with experience in the following areas (in order of preference):

• Building Windows Applications in C# / C++
• Networking across Windows Applications:
  • TCP and UDP protocols
  • Multicasting
  • VPN / packet segregation
• Building Instructor Operation Station software
• Interacting with 3rd Party software application plugins
• Defence Simulation or simulator module creation

Experience with collaborative development tools (specifically Azure DevOps and Git) is essential, with experience of administering such platforms considered beneficial. MTD develop software following the SCRUM development methodology, so experience of, or qualifications in SCRUM is advantageous.

We are open to applications from across the UK, however, due to the nature of the initial project, semi-frequent travel can be expected to MoD Boscombe Down for face-to-face meetings and work with hardware. While the exact frequency of travel is dependent on operational pressures, twice-monthly visits are to be expected with at least one overnight stay locally.

Due to the nature of elements of the role, the successful applicant must be a UK National and may be required to successfully complete National Security Vetting which may require criminal record, security service and credit reference checks; qualification will also normally require a minimum UK residency of at least 5 years.

Benefits

• 30 days paid holiday plus 8 days bank holidays per year.
• Uncapped paid leave scheme (upon successful completion of probation period).
• Company provided private medical and dental insurance.
• QinetiQ Share Incentive Scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Annual profit and performance related pay scheme.
• Death in service (x4 salary).
• Company contributions into a group personal pension scheme.
• Business travel insurance.
• Tax efficient cycle to work and charitable giving schemes.
• Tax efficient electric vehicle company car scheme.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Inzpire are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for current and prospective employees. We recognise that a diverse, talented and highly motivated workforce is pivotal to our continuing success, therefore our selection decisions are based on the merit of the individual, irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other characteristic.

We genuinely recognise the benefits of a diverse and inclusive working environment. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, a supportive signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and a Gold award winner within the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We are therefore delighted to offer a guaranteed interview scheme to service leavers, reservists and military spouses or partners (including those of service leavers) who meet all our advertised requirements.