Software Engineers

You will work in an Agile team to solve technical challenges and deliver scalable software across on-premises and cloud environments. You will use modern languages and frameworks, contribute to large-scale projects, share knowledge, and take ownership of your work. You may occasionally travel to another site.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex technical challenges using software engineering methods, languages, and frameworks
• Develop and deliver scalable systems across on-premises and cloud environments
• Contribute to meaningful and large-scale software projects
• Collaborate with engineers to deliver solutions
• Share knowledge with the engineering community
• Take ownership of technical work
• Travel occasionally to another GCHQ site when required

Requirements

• Demonstrate solid programming fundamentals
• Demonstrate proficiency in at least one modern language or framework, such as 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
• Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences
• Be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality
• Be able to obtain Developed Vetting clearance
• Live within commutable distance of Manchester

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements, including part-time and compressed hours
• Flexible start and finish times where business needs allow
• 25 days of annual leave, rising to 30 days after five years, plus 10.5 public and privilege holidays
• 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
• Travel and accommodation expenses for required overnight travel