Software Engineer
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Summary
Software Engineer at GCHQ (the UK intelligence and security agency) in Manchester, working in an Agile team to solve technical challenges and build on-premises and cloud-based systems using modern programming languages and frameworks. The role involves contributing to projects from day one and collaborating with other engineers to deliver scalable systems.
You will work in an Agile team to solve technical challenges using modern languages and frameworks. You will contribute to projects from day one, build on-premises and cloud-based solutions, collaborate with engineers, and help deliver innovative, scalable systems.
Responsibilities
- Solve complex technical challenges
- Develop software using modern languages and frameworks
- Contribute to on-premises and cloud-based solutions
- Collaborate with engineers to deliver scalable systems
- Share knowledge with the engineering community
- Take ownership of assigned work
Requirements
- Higher education background in a STEM subject through a degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification
- Proficiency in at least one modern programming language or framework
- Practical software engineering experience through projects, employment, internships, or placements
- Programming fundamentals
- Communication with technical and non-technical audiences
Benefits
- Part-time and compressed-hours arrangements
- Flexible start and finish times where business needs allow
- 25 days of annual leave, rising to 30 days after five years, plus 10.5 public and privilege holidays
- Employee performance recognition scheme
- Interest-free season ticket loan
- Pension scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Subsidised gym, restaurant, and on-site coffee bars at some locations
- Paid parental and adoption leave
- Travel and accommodation expenses for required overnight travel