Software Developer

Nicholas Howard is delighted to be recruiting for a Software Developer for a leading defence sector client, operating within secure environments (SC & DV clearance). This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the world’s leading organisations in this space, and work on a variety of defence, cyber and intelligence programmes.

The opportunity will provide you with meaningful work and education opportunities that will allow you to develop your skills and enhance your career, while also enjoying a strong work life balance. To ensure this, our client offers a flexible work schedule, hybrid work and a comprehensive benefits package to enable you to live a healthy fulfilling life in and outside of work. The business offers a 4 day working week, excellent salaries and highly competitive benefits packages.
 

You will be working as part of a core team developing new capability and transforming existing capability to a strategic platform all within an agile environment

Key skills/attributes that we are looking for:

• Proficient in current Java and other languages such as Python.
• Experience of developing on Linux.
• Thorough understanding of mocking up and unit testing frameworks such as JUnit 5.x (Jupiter).
• Experienced with Git version control.
• Knowledge of Agile Development using SCRUM.
• Experience in mentoring junior team members
• Experience in Oracle/ Relational Databases and/or Mongo
• Experience in GitLab CI/CD Pipelines
• Knowledge of Apache NiFi
• Experience in JavaScript/TypeScript & React
• Experience of Elasticsearch and Kibana
• Knowledge of Hibernate
• Proficiency in the use of Atlassian Suite - Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence
• Experience of JSF (Primefaces)

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Planning, conducting and coordinating software development activities. 
• Design and development of tests to debug software
• Working with customer requirements that are to be programmed into business/mission applications, whilst utilising the appropriates standards, processes and tools throughout the entire development lifecycle.
• Correction of program errors
• Preparation of operating instructions
• Documentation of program development
• Analysis of system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls.

As a Software Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in developing cutting edge DevSecOps software systems and applications. You’ll be at the forefront of driving innovation and safeguarding digital infrastructures in the UK.

If you’re passionate about Software Engineering and eager to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and embark on an exciting journey of innovation and growth.

Candidates must be eligible to go through the vetting process required for DV level security clearance – please check and ensure your eligibility prior to applying.