Senior Cyber Software Engineer – Hybrid, Secure Systems

Dstl; Salisbury; Presencial; GBP 37.000 - 46.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Civil Service Pension

Flexible working

Onsite parking

Learning & Development

Onsite facilities including eateries

Resumo da vaga

Dstl is looking for a Senior Cyber Software Engineer to join a highly skilled team developing software tools, prototypes and proof-of-concept capabilities that support cyber operations and technical research. You will apply software development expertise to transform complex challenges into practical, operational solutions.

Working in an engineering environment, you will design and build robust software using Python, C, and C++, contribute to vulnerability analysis, and collaborate with experts

Qualificações

• A degree in a STEM discipline such as Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Embedded Systems, Physics or Mathematics, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong software development experience in Python.
• Experience developing applications in C, C++ or a comparable programming language.
• Experience developing software using Agile delivery methodologies.
• Experience using Git and collaborative version-control platforms such as GitHub or GitLab.
• Experience working with Linux environments, including Bash scripting.
• Experience solving complex software engineering problems and producing robust technical solutions.
• The ability to analyse technical information from multiple sources and make sound engineering judgements

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop and maintain innovative software tools, prototypes and technical capabilities using a range of modern programming languages.
• Transform research outputs and technical concepts into operationally relevant software solutions.
• Develop secure and resilient software, applying safe coding principles throughout the development lifecycle.
• Identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities within software systems and applications.
• Work within Agile software development environments, contributing to rapid and effective delivery.
• Use modern software engineering tools and practices, including version control and collaborative development workflows.
• Apply knowledge of communication systems, protocols and binary analysis to solve complex technical challenges.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality technical outcomes and continuously improve engineering approaches.

Conhecimentos

Python

C/C++

Agile delivery

Git

Linux

Problem solving

Engineering Judgement

Formação

STEM degree

Ferramentas

GitHub

GitLab

Descrição da vaga

Dstl is looking for a Senior Cyber Software Engineer to join a highly skilled team developing software tools, prototypes and proof-of-concept capabilities that support cyber operations and technical research. You will apply software development expertise to transform complex challenges into practical, operational solutions.

Working in an engineering environment, you will design and build robust software using Python, C, and C++, contribute to vulnerability analysis, and collaborate with experts