Software Engineer - Cyber & Cloud Systems (Flexible Hours)

MI5; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Employee performance scheme

Interest-free season ticket loan

Cycle to work scheme

On-site facilities: gym, restaurant &咖

Parental leave

Job summary

GCHQ in Manchester is seeking a Software Engineer to work on diverse, security-focused projects across on-premises and cloud environments. You will contribute to meaningful work from day one, collaborating with engineers to deliver innovative systems and share knowledge across teams.

The role requires practical software engineering experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a STEM background. You may engage with AI-enabled tooling and learning opportunities as you develop your capabilities.

Qualifications

• Higher education background in STEM (degree, apprenticeship or equivalent).
• Practical software engineering experience through projects or employment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to large-scale projects across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Collaborate with engineers to deliver secure, scalable software solutions.
• Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences and share knowledge within the team.

Skills

Software engineering

Generative AI

Problem solving

Communication

Education

STEM degree

Job description

GCHQ in Manchester is seeking a Software Engineer to work on diverse, security-focused projects across on-premises and cloud environments. You will contribute to meaningful work from day one, collaborating with engineers to deliver innovative systems and share knowledge across teams.

The role requires practical software engineering experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a STEM background. You may engage with AI-enabled tooling and learning opportunities as you develop your capabilities.