Software Engineer

You will work in an Agile team to solve technical challenges using modern languages and frameworks. You will contribute to projects from day one, build software across on-premises and cloud environments, collaborate with engineers, share technical knowledge, and deliver innovative, scalable systems.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex technical challenges using software engineering methods, languages and frameworks
• Contribute to meaningful software projects
• Build software across on-premises and cloud-based environments
• Collaborate with engineers to deliver innovative and scalable systems
• Share knowledge with the engineering community
• Take ownership of assigned work

Requirements

• Demonstrate programming fundamentals and proficiency in at least one of Go, Java, JavaScript, Node.js, Python or Rust
• Have a higher education STEM background through a degree, apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
• Have practical software engineering experience through projects, employment, internships or placements
• Be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality
• Be able to obtain Developed Vetting
• Live within commuting distance of Manchester

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave, rising to 30 days after five years, plus 10.5 public and privilege holidays
• Flexible working arrangements including part-time and compressed hours
• Flexible start and finish times where business needs allow
• At least 30% of working time dedicated to development activities
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised on-site gym, restaurant and coffee bars at some locations
• Paid parental and adoption leave
• Funding for relevant qualifications and certifications
• Travel and accommodation expenses for required overnight travel to another GCHQ site