At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to develop innovative software solutions for defence-focused digital services.
- Company: DIGI2AL, an employee-owned consultancy with a focus on impactful digital transformation.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous holiday, and support for your professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic projects with opportunities for travel and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in defence tech while working with cutting-edge tools and technologies.
- Qualifications: Proficient in Python and experienced in microservices and container orchestration.
DIGI2AL is an employee-owned defense-focused digital services consultancy. A vendor-agnostic UK Crown Commercial Services accredited supplier, we have delivered over 120 cloud-hosted digital services across the public sector, working in partnership with clients to research and develop outcomes and services spanning artificial intelligence, data science, low code and complex code software engineering, cyber security, cloud engineering, and user-centred design. By prioritising transparency, adaptability and security, we enable organisations to build future-proof digital services that deliver real impact.
We are building a team to support a new opportunity providing Engineering and Technical support for our data fusion platform. This team will drive the operational implementation of this low-TRL product, bridging the gap between tactical edge sensors in low-bandwidth environments and strategic HQs running enterprise analytics.
- Python Engineering: High proficiency in Python for microservices, API development (FastAPI/Flask), data processing, and backend service development.
- Docker & Container Orchestration: Deep knowledge of containerisation using Docker, multi-stage builds, minimal base images (for bandwidth-constrained deployments), and orchestration (Kubernetes/K3s) at the tactical edge.
- Building integrations against Palantir APIs/SDKs, custom widgets/functions, and webhooks to extend core platform capabilities.
- Designing resilient software for DIL (Disconnected, Intermittent, Limited bandwidth) environments, including store-and-forward mechanisms and offline sync.
- Writing secure code adhering to MoD cyber security standards, automated testing, and building pipelines that package software into deployable Docker artifacts.
Development & Tech: Python, Microservices, REST APIs, FastAPI, Flask, Asynchronous Programming, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Test-Driven Development (TDD).
DevOps & Deployment: Docker, Docker Compose, Multi-Stage Builds, Kubernetes, K3s, Edge Computing, CI/CD Pipelines, Store-and-Forward Architecture.
Palantir SDKs/APIs: Webhooks, Secure Coding Practices, Defense Cyber Protection, High Availability, Low-Bandwidth Optimisation.
Start Date: ASAP
Travel: The role would be ideally based in London but we are willing to consider applications from across the UK. There will be a requirement for travel to client sites.
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday increasing annually up to a maximum of 30 days
- Support for flexible working
- 2 paid charity days a year
- 16 weeks of full pay Maternity leave
- 2 weeks full pay Paternity leave
- Annual bonus - all employees are eligible (following successful completion of probationary period) - level varies by position and is dependent on company performance
- Discretionary bonus for exceptional performance
- 5% matched pension
- Support with your professional development including training and certifications and attendance at conferences
- Diverse and interesting projects which give you an opportunity to make a difference
Software-ontwikkelaar in London employer: DIGI2AL
DIGI2AL is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development within a dynamic and innovative environment. With a strong focus on compliance and information security, employees benefit from a collaborative work culture that encourages initiative and creativity, all while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid working model in the vibrant Greater London area. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the defence technology sector.
