Senior Software Engineer

SixWorks; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of secure digital solutions is looking for a Senior Software Engineer in Farnborough. The candidate will work closely with the development team to design, develop, and maintain software solutions while leading small teams. Essential skills include experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and Docker. The role offers a supportive work culture with a focus on innovation, agility, and collaboration. Benefits include 25 days annual leave and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance Scheme

Pension scheme

Professional Development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Perks at Work scheme

Discretionary Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience as a Software Engineer.
• Proficiency in front-end development technologies and back-end languages.
• Experience leading small technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the development team to design and maintain software solutions.
• Lead teams of software engineers and interface with other tech functions.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Git

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

Docker

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Kubernetes

Job description

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About the job

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to join our existing experienced team.

What do we look for in a Software Engineer?

We are seeking a motivated Software Engineer with an appetite for learning and a desire to contribute to team goals, pick up new skills and adapt to a fast-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the development team to design, develop, and maintain software solutions.
• Lead small teams of SW Engineers and interface with other tech functions (Test, Infrastructure, Platform, Site Reliability).
• Utilize suitable tools for effective design, development, static analysis and other aspects of the SDLC.
• Develop responsive and interactive user interfaces (e.g. JavaScript/TypeScript and React).
• Design and implement backend solutions (e.g. Java, Python, Go), ensuring robustness and scalability.
• Make effective use of containerization technologies (e.g. Docker) to streamline deployment processes and ensure consistency across environments.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery and deployment.
• Write clean, efficient and well-documented code following industry best practices.
• Follow and help maintain the SW Engineering SDLC Process, e.g. conduct effective design sessions, code reviews and defect management activities.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies, tools and best practices in software engineering.

Required skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• Extensive (5+ years) professional experience of working as a Software Engineer.
• Proficiency in Git for version control and collaborative development.
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and React for front-end development.
• Familiarity with backend development languages such as Java, Python or Go.
• Solid understanding of software development principles, algorithms and data structures.
• Experience with Docker for containerization and deployment.
• Knowledge of DevOps processes including CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities within a team environment, including written and verbal communication and remote collaboration.
• Ability to compare different languages and technologies to contribute to selection discussions.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and learn new technologies quickly.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams, communicating with a variety of stakeholders and understanding their requirements.
• Experience leading small (1-5) technical teams.

Desired skills

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Experience with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and DevSecOps.
• Understanding of web security principles and best practices.
• Experience of working on experimental work, working to a vision rather than comprehensive requirements, and changing direction quickly according to stakeholder feedback.
• Experience working in the Defence or National Security industries.

About SiXworks

SiXworks is a leading provider of secure digital solutions, specialising in digital experimentation and focused on fail-safe-fast cutting-edge technology solutions deployed in highly secure environments. We are unified in our mission to accelerate innovation and adoption of secure, digital technology to improve the operational agility of Defence and National Security. This is an exciting time for us, we have ambitious plans for continued growth and development, and we are seeking to add brilliant, experienced, motivated, and passionate people to our team to work with us on this journey.

Why join SiXworks?

Our team is a fusion of brilliance, featuring senior operational, technical, and business leaders from various industries and the armed forces. We're also powered by a league of extraordinary IT engineers, architects, developers, and project managers. Together, we're an unstoppable force of digital innovation!

SiXworks' expertise includes Secure-by-Design, cloud computing, advanced network and infrastructure design, rapid application development, cross-security domain systems, multi-tenanted High-Performance Compute, multi-source data platforms, cyber vulnerability mitigation, and intelligence systems. We provide supplier-agnostic, technical, and business consultancy to customers while championing open-source and best-of-breed technologies.

What can we offer in return?

SiXworks offers a unique work culture around our core principles Agility, Security, Innovation, Quality, Collaboration and Inclusivity.

Together, these six principles form SiXworks'NORTH STAR, guiding the organisation towards success. This is reflected in the raft of benefits available to all our employees.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Pension scheme
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Perks at Work scheme.
• Discretionary Bonus scheme.

A word on UK Security Clearance

Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance.

More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here:

United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK www.gov.uk

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