Software Development & Deployment Engineer

ALTEN LTD - UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible working

Social gatherings

Job summary

A leading engineering service provider in Manchester is seeking a Senior Software Development & Deployment Engineer to design, integrate, and deploy high-performance real-time software applications. The ideal candidate will possess over 8 years of experience, proficiency in C++, and a solid understanding of distributed environments. This role offers competitive pay and various benefits, including private medical insurance and a pension scheme, while requiring security clearance for candidates.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software development with strong proficiency in C++.
• Experience working in distributed, containerized environments.
• Eligibility for or possession of UK Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy real-time software applications.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate software models.
• Maintain high code quality and engage in software testing.
• Maintain high code quality, following clean coding principles and best practices.
• Support unit testing and wider software testing for reliability and performance.
• Contribute to software build pipelines, CI/CD, and deployment processes.
• Create and maintain comprehensive software documentation and project reporting.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

Linux targets

Scripting

Container deployment

Networking

GPU integration

Agile methodologies

Software testing

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering

Tools

Jira

CI/CD tools

Build pipelines

Container deployment

Scripting

GPU integration

Job description

Software Development & Deployment Engineer

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This range is provided by ALTEN LTD - UK. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Play a pivotal role in the design, integration, and deployment of high-performance real-time software applications within distributed, containerized environments. You will support the development of advanced sonar systems and autonomous undersea vehicles, taking models and algorithms and transforming them into robust, operational software. Your expertise will ensure the seamless operation of these systems, enhancing capabilities in undersea security, mine countermeasures, and subsea infrastructure monitoring.

Location: Manchester (Stockport)

On-site: Monday – Friday (5 Days)

Seniority: Senior (8+ years’ experience)

Clearance: SC clearable (no caveats)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and deploy real-time software applications in distributed, containerised environments.
• Apply full software lifecycle experience, including design, coding, testing, and integration.
• Collaborate with algorithm engineers to implement models into operational systems.
• Maintain high code quality, following clean coding principles, static analysis, and best practices.
• Support unit testing and wider software testing to ensure reliability and performance.
• Contribute to software build pipelines, CI/CD, and deployment processes.
• Create and maintain comprehensive software documentation and project reporting.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Strong experience in C++, with working knowledge of Java and Python.
• Experience with Linux targets, infrastructure, and scripting.
• Familiarity with software architectures, model-driven development, and system software design.
• Proficiency in SCM (including Jira), software development processes, and build pipelines.
• Knowledge of container deployment, networking, and GPU integration where relevant.
• Understanding of software test processes, both unit and wider testing.

Soft Skills & Collaboration

• Strong teamwork, collaborating effectively across multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Excellent communication skills, able to clearly convey technical and deployment information.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring colleagues, and influencing software delivery.
• Positive attitudes and behaviours, adaptable to fast-paced, complex environments.
• Capable of project reporting and supporting risk management discussions.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline OR relevant technical military background with equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Must be eligible for or already hold UK Security Clearance (SC).

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with Linux scripting, Windows targets, and virtualisation.
• Experience with software assurance, CI/CD, and continuous improvement practices.
• Knowledge of Defence sector processes and tooling.
• Experience supporting software deployment, training, or operational handover.

Additional Information

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently. Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.

Benefits

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

This role requires Security Clearance. Candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard. If you are unable to meet the criteria, employment may be delayed or rejected.