Software Integration Engineer

Gold Group; Hurn; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Group is seeking a Software Integration Engineer for an on-site, permanent role in Christchurch, Dorset. You will build and integrate Windows Server and Windows 10/11 environments, configure COTS and bespoke software, and follow robust software engineering practices within a team supporting a MoD command and control system.

The ideal candidate has PowerShell experience, MDT deployment knowledge, AD/GP proficiency, and a track record of producing clear technical documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of UK work experience and eligibility for SC clearance.
• Experience configuring Windows 10/11 and Windows Server 2019/2022 using MDT and PowerShell.
• Knowledge of Group Policy and Active Directory.
• Ability to produce clear technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Build and configure Windows Server 2019/2022 and Windows 10/11 operating systems.
• Integrate and configure COTS and bespoke software.
• Adhere to software engineering practices.
• Fault finding and resolution of issues in a production environment.
• Produce clear and concise technical documentation.
• Collaborate with team members and provide progress feedback to leadership.
• Occasional travel to customer sites to support deployment and testing.

Skills

PowerShell

Technical documentation

Team collaboration

Issue resolution

Tools

Microsoft Deployment Toolkit

Windows Server 2019/2022

Windows 10/11

Active Directory

Job description

Job Title: Software Integration Engineer

Location: Christchurch, Dorset - On-site

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: £42,000 - £49,100 + benefits

Our client, an established defence & security firm, require an experienced Software Integration Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team in Christchurch.

This long-term appointment is a complement to the existing 45 strong team that provides support to a fully integrated command and control system for the MoD.

What the role of the Software Integration Engineer entails:

• Building and configuring Windows Server 2019/2022 and Windows 10/11 operating systems
• Integration and configuration of COTS and bespoke software
• Adherence to software engineering practices
• Fault finding and resolution of issues in a production environment to a successful conclusion
• Producing clear and concise technical documentation
• Collaboration with other members of the team: sharing knowledge and peer reviewing others work
• Reporting on progress and providing feedback to team members and leadership
• Occasional travel to customer sites to support deployment, investigations and testing

What experience you need to be the successful Software Integration Engineer:

• You'll be able to use PowerShell and Microsoft Deployment Toolkit to install and configure COTS and bespoke software on Windows 10 and Server 2019
• You'll have knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and MDT alternate deployment approaches for deploying Windows 11 and Server 2022 (desirable)
• You'll have knowledge and experience of Group Policy and Active Directory
• You'll be able to produce clear technical documentation

Candidates would need to have lived & worked in the UK for 5+ years and be eligible for SC security clearance.