Senior Software Engineer in Bristol

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we are not just imagining tomorrow – we are creating it. From cutting‐edge defence technology to ground‐breaking innovation, our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Senior Software Engineer at our Bristol site, where you will work with cutting‐edge technology alongside some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As a Senior Software Engineer, your primary responsibility will be to design and oversee the integration of Commercial Off‐The‐Shelf (COTS) and in‐house developed software. Day‐to‐day, you will play a critical role in implementing architectural patterns to ensure seamless integration, scalability, maintainability and overall system performance, driving the success of our software integration efforts.

Your Responsibilities

• Architect and design the integration strategy and solutions for COTS and in‐house developed software applications.
• Collaborate with cross‐functional teams to understand software requirements and define integration needs.
• Conduct thorough analysis of existing software systems to identify integration points, dependencies, potential challenges, as well as performance analysis and optimisation of integrated systems.
• Develop architectural patterns and best practices for integrating COTS and in‐house developed software, ensuring scalability, flexibility and maintainability.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams during implementation of integration solutions and collaborate with vendors and third‐party providers to ensure successful integration of COTS software into the existing ecosystem.
• Evaluate and select appropriate integration technologies, frameworks and tools based on project requirements and industry best practices, ensuring compliance with architectural standards, guidelines and quality assurance processes in coordination with the Design Office.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience as a Software Developer with a focus on software integration, including Python, C#, PowerShell and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with team and technical leadership and strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of architectural patterns and best practices for software integration such as SOA, Microservices, ESB, API design, etc.
• Strong expertise in designing and implementing integration solutions for COTS and in‐house developed software, ensuring seamless data exchange and system interoperability.
• Familiarity with containerisation technologies like Docker, orchestration tools such as Kubernetes, and solid understanding of Enterprise IT patterns, orchestration and lifecycle management.
• Experience with VMware products, Software‐Defined Data Center (SDDC), IaaS tools such as Ansible, Terraform and virtualised systems.

Essential Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.

Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional days.
• Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance.
• Employee discount portal with a range of savings.
• Support for the Armed Forces community with Armed Forces Covenant and Gold Award standard.
• Volunteering opportunities to help charities and the local community.

Recruitment Process

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may transfer upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which may affect eligibility.

Security Clearance

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum. This role is 37 per week based at Bristol. Hybrid working patterns are available. We value difference and do not have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education. Provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn, we would like to hear from you.