Software Engineer (Emerging Technologies)

CGI Group Inc.; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology consultancy seeks engineers skilled in software and infrastructure for their Emerging Technologies Lab. The role involves supporting clients in defence, managing lab infrastructure, and developing innovative solutions. Candidates should have strong programming skills in Python and/or C/C++, familiarity with AWS, and a willingness to learn. Due to client nature, UK Security Clearance or eligibility is required. This position includes comprehensive benefits like medical, pension, and flexible time off.

Benefits

Insurance coverage

Medical benefits

Pension plan

Flexible time off

Share Purchase Plan

Health and Wellbeing Programme

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate has programming skills in Python and/or C/C++, under Linux.
• An interest in fields like AI/Machine Learning, reverse engineering, etc.
• Willingness to learn new technical areas.
• Security awareness in system design and operation.
• Must hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible for it.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in tackling technical challenges.
• Manage and maintain the Lab's infrastructure platform.
• Develop proof-of-concept software and support transitions into delivery.
• Ensure security is a priority in all activities.

Skills

Strong programming skills in Python and/or C/C++

Familiarity with managing infrastructure (virtualisation, GPUs, storage, AWS)

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work within a research-oriented culture

Job description

Overview

We are seeking engineers with strong software and infrastructure skills to join CGI's Emerging Technologies Lab in Space, Defence and Intelligence. You will help deliver novel solutions for our customers while growing your own skills in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Support clients ranging from law enforcement to the UK military in tackling some of their toughest technical challenges.
• Contribute to research, prototyping, and evaluation of emerging technologies.
• Manage and maintain the Lab's in-house infrastructure platform, which provides:
• Virtualisation with open-source hypervisors
• GPU resources for accelerated workloads
• Network-based storage
• Work with AWS-hosted services where cloud integration is required.
• Ensure security is considered in all activities, from design through to delivery.
• Develop proof-of-concept software, perform technology assessments, or support the transition of solutions into delivery projects.
• You will be encouraged to take ownership of tasks and see them through to completion, while collaborating with colleagues in a fast-paced, research-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in Python and/or C/C++, ideally under Linux.
• An interest or background in one or more of the following areas: Reverse engineering, Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning, Edge processing, RF systems, Covert communications.
• A willingness to learn new technical areas where direct experience is not yet developed.
• Familiarity with managing infrastructure (virtualisation, GPUs, storage, AWS) and a keen awareness of security in system design and operation.
• Good written and verbal communication skills for sharing knowledge with clients and colleagues.
• The ability to work within a research-oriented culture, showing initiative even when deliverables are uncertain.
• Due to the secure nature of the clients we work with, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or above. If you do not currently hold clearance, you must be eligible and prepared to go through the clearance process.

Benefits

• Insurance coverage
• Medical benefits
• Pension plan
• Flexible time off
• Share Purchase Plan
• Health and Wellbeing Programme