Software Engineers

CGI Group Inc.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking experienced software engineers to join their cross-functional team. This role involves end-to-end software design and development, supporting and optimizing complex systems. Candidates must be eligible for high-level UK Security Clearance and attend on-site five days a week. The position offers an estimated salary of £69,382 per year, alongside excellent benefits including a pension and private healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension

Private healthcare

Share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching)

Qualifications

• Candidate must be eligible for UK Security Clearance.
• Individuals encouraged to apply even without clearance.
• Attendance on site required five days a week.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver advanced software capabilities.
• Shape and implement new features and optimize existing functionality.
• Collaborate with technical experts to solve challenges.

Skills

Java

Python

Rust

Vue.js

Bash

Ansible

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Terraform

AWS

Cucumber

SonarQube

ELK Stack

Grafana

Apache NiFi

RESTful APIs

Spring

Data Modeling

Job description

Overview

CGI’s Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit focuses primarily on the delivery of contemporary and innovative technical solutions for government agencies tackling the most challenging problems. We build, operate, and maintain bespoke, technically complex, mission‑critical systems that help our clients keep our world safe and secure.

Role

We are currently looking for experienced software engineers to join our cross‑functional team. In partnership with clients, you will help define, guide, and assure the delivery of integrated solutions. The role offers fantastic opportunities to work within an interesting and highly rewarding environment while developing your knowledge and skills in line with evolving technology.

Responsibilities

In this role you will be involved end‑to‑end in the design, development, and delivery of advanced software capabilities. You will help shape and implement new features, optimise existing functionality, and drive improvements that enhance system stability, scalability, and usability. Your work will include the configuration and integration of software components, maintenance of complex deployment environments, and support for changes to live systems to ensure continuous and secure service delivery. You will collaborate closely with technical experts, architects, and stakeholders to solve challenging problems using innovative and analytical approaches.

Required Qualifications

Due to the secure nature of this project, the role requires candidates to either already hold, or be eligible to obtain, a high level of UK Security Clearance. To meet the eligibility criteria, applicants must be sole British nationals, have been resident in the UK for the past 10 years, and must not have spent more than 28 consecutive days outside the UK within the last five years. Individuals who do not currently hold clearance are still encouraged to apply and will be considered for this position and other suitable opportunities within CGI where appropriate. The role is primarily based on a secure client site and requires attendance on site five days a week.

Technologies

• Programming Languages:
  • Java
  • Python
  • Rust
• Frontend Frameworks:
  • Vue.js (or similar modern JavaScript frameworks)
• Scripting & Automation:
  • Bash
  • Ansible
• DevOps & CI/CD:
  • Jenkins
  • GitLab CI/CD
  • Terraform
• Cloud & Infrastructure:
  • AWS (or equivalent cloud platforms)
• Testing & Quality:
  • Cucumber
  • SonarQube
• Monitoring & Logging:
  • ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
  • Grafana
• Dataflow & Integration:
  • Apache NiFi
• RESTful (Rest‑APIs)
• Spring
• Data Modeling

Life at CGI

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect, and belonging. Here you’ll reach your full potential through ownership from day one, and you’ll help shape the company’s strategy and direction. We offer opportunities to deepen your skills, broaden your horizons, and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities.

Compensation

£69,382 per year (estimated). The role is full‑time and includes competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, and a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching). We are committed to inclusivity and building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent.