Overview
In this role you will collaborate with software architects and engineers to containerise applications, build automated CI/CD pipelines, and deploy Linux-based software to hardware. You will help manage 1–2 software IVV engineers and work on integration and deployment across run-time environments. The position sits in a structured, process-driven setting that values rigorous configuration control. You will join Thales UK to contribute to secure, scalable software delivery in defence, space, and digital security domains.
Pay / Benefits
- private medical insurance
- buying or selling annual leave
- cycle to work schemes
- employee discounts
- paid volunteering day
- stocks and shares
Responsibilities
- Create Base Images and Dockerfiles/Containerfiles
- Develop Helm charts for deployments
- Set up automated CI pipelines for builds and configuration management
- Install/deploy software builds to Linux-based runtimes on hardware
- Collaborate to resolve integration issues
- Oversee day-to-day management of 1–2 Software IVV Engineers and their testing output
Key requirements
- Knowledge of Software/Systems Engineering Lifecycle
- Requirements-based/driven engineering experience
- Experience in a requirements traceability mindset
- Experience in a requirements-driven environment
- Experience with Linux-based systems and terminal
- Proactive
- Conscientious
- Good communicator
- Containerisation (Docker/Podman, Kubernetes)
- CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Artifactory)
- Linux system administration
Software Engineering Integration, Verification, and Validation Manager in Cheadle employer: Thales Group
Thales is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of Crawley. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide extensive training opportunities, competitive benefits including private medical insurance and annual bonuses, and a supportive environment where your contributions directly impact the future of technology. Join us to be part of a team that values diversity, encourages creativity, and prioritises ethical AI solutions.
