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Rapid Capability Software Engineer

£65,000 - 65,000
Alten Ltd
Kirby Street 6-10, Templecombe
£65,000 - 65,000
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5k+
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Services
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Regular
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Full-Time
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English
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No

Requirements

Must:
We require a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or a relevant technical military background with equivalent hands-on experience. To succeed in this role, you should possess strong experience in C++ and Java software development, proficiency in software configuration management (SCM) and Jira for change and task tracking, and familiarity with unit testing and wider software testing practices. You must also demonstrate knowledge of software development lifecycle processes and documentation standards, as well as skilled risk management and problem-solving abilities for fast-paced projects. Additionally, we value strong communication skills, excellent teamwork, demonstrated leadership, positive attitudes, and effective project reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

As part of our team, you will develop, integrate, and maintain software for rapid deployment projects within the Defence domain. You'll collaborate closely with algorithm engineers to implement and optimise complex mathematical models. This role requires you to leverage your full software lifecycle experience, encompassing design, coding, testing, and integration. You will also contribute to unit testing and wider software testing to ensure the delivery of robust, high-quality systems while adhering to defined software development processes, best practices, and configuration management. Maintaining technical documentation, reporting, and risk management in alignment with project standards will be crucial, as well as supporting continuous improvement in build pipelines, CI/CD, and software delivery processes.

Description


By joining ALTEN, you will become part of a global engineering and technology consultancy operating in over 30 countries. We are dedicated to shaping the future of technology and sustainability by partnering with industry leaders across various sectors, including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, and Rail. We empower our engineers to innovate and solve complex challenges in a fast-paced environment, delivering impactful solutions that contribute to technological advancement and sustainable transformation. We invest in your career development through personalised support plans and offer a vibrant and inclusive working environment, with opportunities for continuous improvement, mentoring programs, and engaging projects with premium customers. Enjoy a competitive salary along with benefits such as private medical insurance, a pension scheme, cycle-to-work schemes, and much more. Join us, and together we can build tomorrow, today!
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