Senior Software Engineer - Secure Systems & Innovation

National Physical Laboratory (NPL); Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension scheme

Flexible working options

Additional benefits

Job summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is looking for a Senior Software Engineer who will drive projects to enhance UK’s technological and national resilience. You will shape system architectures for security testing and protect critical infrastructure.

Your expertise across technologies will guide teams, champion best practices, and foster innovation while communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders. This role may offer flexibility in working hours, with a requirement to commute to the Birmingham office twice a week.

Qualifications

• Confidently operates at a deep technical level across various technologies.
• Brings enthusiasm for discovering new engineering techniques.
• Experience working in Agile teams with a focus on good engineering practice.

Responsibilities

• Work across multiple languages, frameworks, and platforms to solve complex challenges.
• Help define and improve engineering best practices.
• Champion innovation and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver meaningful solutions.

Skills

Technical proficiency across multiple languages

Agile methodology experience

DevOps/DevSecOps practices

Software testing techniques (TDD/BDD)

Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders

Job description

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is looking for a Senior Software Engineer who will drive projects to enhance UK’s technological and national resilience. You will shape system architectures for security testing and protect critical infrastructure.

Your expertise across technologies will guide teams, champion best practices, and foster innovation while communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders. This role may offer flexibility in working hours, with a requirement to commute to the Birmingham office twice a week.