Senior Software Engineer – Integration & COTS (Hybrid, SC)

QinetiQ; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm in Bristol seeks an experienced Senior Software Engineer to design and lead the integration of software applications. This role requires expertise in integrating COTS and in-house software, strong technical leadership, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have detailed knowledge of integration patterns and languages like Python and C#. The company offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal

Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software integration.
• Strong technical leadership and collaboration skills.
• Deep knowledge of architectural patterns for integration.
• Experience with containerization technologies.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee integration of software solutions.
• Collaborate with various teams to define integration needs.
• Conduct performance analysis and optimize integrated systems.
• Provide technical leadership during implementation.
• Select appropriate integration tools based on best practices.

Skills

Python

C#

PowerShell

Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)

Team leadership

Communication skills

Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)

Microservices

API design

Docker

Kubernetes

VMware products

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

A leading defense technology firm in Bristol seeks an experienced Senior Software Engineer to design and lead the integration of software applications. This role requires expertise in integrating COTS and in-house software, strong technical leadership, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have detailed knowledge of integration patterns and languages like Python and C#. The company offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options.