Software Engineer

You will work in an Agile team to solve complex technical challenges using modern software engineering methods, languages and frameworks. You will contribute to projects across on-premises and cloud-based environments, collaborate with engineers to deliver scalable systems, share knowledge, and take ownership of your work. Occasional travel to another GCHQ site may be required.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex technical challenges in an Agile team
• Develop software using modern languages and frameworks
• Contribute to on-premises and cloud-based solutions
• Deliver innovative and scalable systems with other engineers
• Share knowledge with the engineering community
• Take ownership of assigned work

Requirements

• Programming fundamentals and proficiency in at least one of Go, Java, JavaScript, Node.js, Python or Rust
• Higher education STEM background through a degree, apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
• Practical software engineering experience from projects, employment, internships or placements
• British citizenship or dual British nationality
• Eligibility for Developed Vetting

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements including part-time work, compressed hours, and flexible start and finish times
• £2,000 recruitment bonus
• Minimum 30% of working time for development activities
• Training through courses, conferences, technical communities, self-directed study and project-based learning
• Funding for relevant qualifications and certifications
• 25 days' 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 to another GCHQ site
• Travel-cost reimbursement for eligible in-person recruitment and vetting appointments