ValidMind empowers financial services organizations to bring more trust and transparency to the world's AI/ML/LLM models. With the rapid evolution of AI, increased regulatory scrutiny, and lack of fit-for-purpose tooling, financial services' Model Risk Management (MRM) and AI Governance functions are under enormous pressure to ensure compliance. We are passionate about helping these organizations seamlessly and confidently test, validate, and document their business' AI models while ensuring compliance with domestic and international AI and model risk regulations. With its activities growing globally, ValidMind is looking for a motivated and talented technical writer to create content for our growing community of developers. Customer Success Manager At ValidMind, a cutting-edge Model Risk Management (MRM) startup, we seek a dynamic and experienced Customer Success Manager/Director to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for driving client success and ensuring the widespread adoption of our Enterprise MRM platform. You will be a strategic partner to our clients, collaborating with them to define their business objectives and develop tailored MRM programs that align with their goals. You will lead an account team of CS Field Engineers and CS MRM Advisors to provide exceptional support and guidance throughout our platform's onboarding, implementation, and ongoing use. As a thought leader in the industry, you will stay abreast of best practices and regulatory developments to provide expert insights to our clients. You will also contribute to the development and execution of ValidMind's customer success strategy, ensuring we continue delivering unparalleled value to our clients. Are you passionate about helping businesses manage model risk? Are you eager to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing field? We encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. What You'll Be Doing & Your Impact: Manage customer onboarding and implementation of ValidMind's Enterprise Model Risk Management (MRM) platform. Manage multiple customer success programs by tracking and executing CS enablement and enrichment activities. Manage customer account teams in executing CS Programs, including CS Field Engineers and CS MRM Advisors. Collaborate with clients to understand their business objectives and develop tailored MRM programs. Provide ongoing enablement and guidance to clients on using the MRM platform and best practices for model risk management. Monitor client progress and identify opportunities for improvement. Conduct regular reviews with clients to assess effectiveness and make enhancements recommendations. Act as a liaison between clients and ValidMind's product development team to meet client needs. Stay abreast of industry best practices and regulatory developments in model risk management. Contribute to the development and execution of ValidMind's customer success strategy. Who You Are & What Makes You Qualified: 3+ years of experience in Customer Success or Account Management Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities Strong analytical skills, vital emotional intelligence, and a data-driven mindset EMEA time zone availability is required with flexibility for overlapping US eastern time zone Customer-facing role, often requiring regular client meetings and presentations Experience with customer-facing content development via Google Workspace applications is required Nice-to-have(s): Exposure to AI Model Development & Model Risk Management (MRM) Startup mentality with a desire to assist beyond defined role responsibilities Familiarity with Python/R, Jupyter Notebooks, Shortcut, ZenDesk, & Notion is preferred Some travel is required for team events and customer visits Are you missing some qualifications? We will consider candidates from diverse backgrounds who can demonstrate that they have the management skills and background needed to succeed. What does ValidMind offer? A total compensation package, including base salary, equity incentive, paid time off, and benefits An inclusive, remote-first work culture with regular get-togethers around the world Work-life balance with a flexible work schedule At ValidMind, we create the most efficient solution for organizations to automate testing, documentation, and risk management for AI and statistical models. Working here means being at the forefront of AI risk management, but it's also more personal than that: we promote an inclusive culture where we value your ideas and creativity. We want you to have a sense of ownership over your work, to build mutual trust with your peers, and to feel supported in everything you do. There is ample room to grow as a VC-backed company in the early stages of growth. Salary: £48,123 - £80,000 base salary, depending on experience, location and other qualifying factors (paid in local currency) Apply for this job
Apr 25, 2025
Full time
ValidMind empowers financial services organizations to bring more trust and transparency to the world's AI/ML/LLM models. With the rapid evolution of AI, increased regulatory scrutiny, and lack of fit-for-purpose tooling, financial services' Model Risk Management (MRM) and AI Governance functions are under enormous pressure to ensure compliance. We are passionate about helping these organizations seamlessly and confidently test, validate, and document their business' AI models while ensuring compliance with domestic and international AI and model risk regulations. With its activities growing globally, ValidMind is looking for a motivated and talented technical writer to create content for our growing community of developers. Customer Success Manager At ValidMind, a cutting-edge Model Risk Management (MRM) startup, we seek a dynamic and experienced Customer Success Manager/Director to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for driving client success and ensuring the widespread adoption of our Enterprise MRM platform. You will be a strategic partner to our clients, collaborating with them to define their business objectives and develop tailored MRM programs that align with their goals. You will lead an account team of CS Field Engineers and CS MRM Advisors to provide exceptional support and guidance throughout our platform's onboarding, implementation, and ongoing use. As a thought leader in the industry, you will stay abreast of best practices and regulatory developments to provide expert insights to our clients. You will also contribute to the development and execution of ValidMind's customer success strategy, ensuring we continue delivering unparalleled value to our clients. Are you passionate about helping businesses manage model risk? Are you eager to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing field? We encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. What You'll Be Doing & Your Impact: Manage customer onboarding and implementation of ValidMind's Enterprise Model Risk Management (MRM) platform. Manage multiple customer success programs by tracking and executing CS enablement and enrichment activities. Manage customer account teams in executing CS Programs, including CS Field Engineers and CS MRM Advisors. Collaborate with clients to understand their business objectives and develop tailored MRM programs. Provide ongoing enablement and guidance to clients on using the MRM platform and best practices for model risk management. Monitor client progress and identify opportunities for improvement. Conduct regular reviews with clients to assess effectiveness and make enhancements recommendations. Act as a liaison between clients and ValidMind's product development team to meet client needs. Stay abreast of industry best practices and regulatory developments in model risk management. Contribute to the development and execution of ValidMind's customer success strategy. Who You Are & What Makes You Qualified: 3+ years of experience in Customer Success or Account Management Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities Strong analytical skills, vital emotional intelligence, and a data-driven mindset EMEA time zone availability is required with flexibility for overlapping US eastern time zone Customer-facing role, often requiring regular client meetings and presentations Experience with customer-facing content development via Google Workspace applications is required Nice-to-have(s): Exposure to AI Model Development & Model Risk Management (MRM) Startup mentality with a desire to assist beyond defined role responsibilities Familiarity with Python/R, Jupyter Notebooks, Shortcut, ZenDesk, & Notion is preferred Some travel is required for team events and customer visits Are you missing some qualifications? We will consider candidates from diverse backgrounds who can demonstrate that they have the management skills and background needed to succeed. What does ValidMind offer? A total compensation package, including base salary, equity incentive, paid time off, and benefits An inclusive, remote-first work culture with regular get-togethers around the world Work-life balance with a flexible work schedule At ValidMind, we create the most efficient solution for organizations to automate testing, documentation, and risk management for AI and statistical models. Working here means being at the forefront of AI risk management, but it's also more personal than that: we promote an inclusive culture where we value your ideas and creativity. We want you to have a sense of ownership over your work, to build mutual trust with your peers, and to feel supported in everything you do. There is ample room to grow as a VC-backed company in the early stages of growth. Salary: £48,123 - £80,000 base salary, depending on experience, location and other qualifying factors (paid in local currency) Apply for this job
About the role You will be part of a cross-functional team of talented developers working together to create the best Sportsbetting experience in the world! As a Principal Engineer, you will work across teams within a Pricing area, contributing to the teams' backlogs and taking on larger initiatives with other Principal Engineers. The Principal Engineer has a deep, strategic understanding of the product in their business area and makes technical decisions to solve business problems. Draw on relevant technical expertise to help guide engineering teams to create great products, remaining solution-focused at all times. This is a hands-on role, requiring strong software engineering skills including architecting, designing and developing Java and Python microservices, integrating 3rd party components, and providing APIs to build up the entire sportsbetting experience. The data follows the customer's path, from checking the odds, placing a bet, and cashing out. Your expertise lies within Java development, but there will be opportunities to technically support your colleagues in other technical domains as well. Key accountabilities Driving the technical roadmap for their business area, aligning with technical strategy. Providing technical leadership within the business area, working cross-functionally with teams in an agile environment. Ensuring performance and quality of deliveries across teams through guidance and mentoring. Working across the vertical in close collaboration with teams, other PEs, Domain architects, PELs, and stakeholders. Providing expert knowledge of the business area in technical initiatives across Kindred. Being a consultant early on for upcoming projects/initiatives. Supporting innovation and looking at new opportunities. Serving as the technical representative for their business area at appropriate platforms e.g. demos, geek sessions, meet-ups. Skills, knowledge, and experience Expert software design and coding skills - at least 10 years of hands-on experience. Outstanding problem-solving and debugging skills. Wide business knowledge that supports building cross-team solutions right. Confident with solving complex architectural challenges, finding optimum solutions that can span across teams. Ability to rapidly appraise the technical landscape in a business area, understanding components, architecture, and dependencies. Capable of understanding the technical strategy for all technical domains in their business area. Used to taking responsibility and driving change. Ability to present, share knowledge, and best practices to stakeholders at all levels in the organization. You are a positive person by nature and have a passion for what you do, putting teamwork and collaboration above all else. We like to use Microservices and microfrontends. Java, SpringBoot, Python, Javascript/TypeScript. Event-driven architecture based on Kafka and Solace Queue. Restful APIs, gRPC, and socket-based APIs. Relational and NoSQL databases. Docker and Kubernetes, Jenkins, and ArgoCD. Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery. Best development practices. Agile and lean values.
Apr 25, 2025
Full time
About the role You will be part of a cross-functional team of talented developers working together to create the best Sportsbetting experience in the world! As a Principal Engineer, you will work across teams within a Pricing area, contributing to the teams' backlogs and taking on larger initiatives with other Principal Engineers. The Principal Engineer has a deep, strategic understanding of the product in their business area and makes technical decisions to solve business problems. Draw on relevant technical expertise to help guide engineering teams to create great products, remaining solution-focused at all times. This is a hands-on role, requiring strong software engineering skills including architecting, designing and developing Java and Python microservices, integrating 3rd party components, and providing APIs to build up the entire sportsbetting experience. The data follows the customer's path, from checking the odds, placing a bet, and cashing out. Your expertise lies within Java development, but there will be opportunities to technically support your colleagues in other technical domains as well. Key accountabilities Driving the technical roadmap for their business area, aligning with technical strategy. Providing technical leadership within the business area, working cross-functionally with teams in an agile environment. Ensuring performance and quality of deliveries across teams through guidance and mentoring. Working across the vertical in close collaboration with teams, other PEs, Domain architects, PELs, and stakeholders. Providing expert knowledge of the business area in technical initiatives across Kindred. Being a consultant early on for upcoming projects/initiatives. Supporting innovation and looking at new opportunities. Serving as the technical representative for their business area at appropriate platforms e.g. demos, geek sessions, meet-ups. Skills, knowledge, and experience Expert software design and coding skills - at least 10 years of hands-on experience. Outstanding problem-solving and debugging skills. Wide business knowledge that supports building cross-team solutions right. Confident with solving complex architectural challenges, finding optimum solutions that can span across teams. Ability to rapidly appraise the technical landscape in a business area, understanding components, architecture, and dependencies. Capable of understanding the technical strategy for all technical domains in their business area. Used to taking responsibility and driving change. Ability to present, share knowledge, and best practices to stakeholders at all levels in the organization. You are a positive person by nature and have a passion for what you do, putting teamwork and collaboration above all else. We like to use Microservices and microfrontends. Java, SpringBoot, Python, Javascript/TypeScript. Event-driven architecture based on Kafka and Solace Queue. Restful APIs, gRPC, and socket-based APIs. Relational and NoSQL databases. Docker and Kubernetes, Jenkins, and ArgoCD. Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery. Best development practices. Agile and lean values.
Job Title: Senior Software Engineers Ref. 3452 Department: Technology Roles Location(s): Greater Manchester, Manchester, Samlesbury Job description Salary: £48,557 - £57,704, dependent on experience and including a basic salary and skills payment. Plus, you ll receive a one-off recruitment bonus of £3,500 (£1,750 on arrival and £1,750 on successful completion of probation). There s also the option to qualify for an increased skills payment of up to £19,113 once in-post, following a successful skills assessment. Flexible Working: We recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer full-time, part-time, and compressed hours. While hybrid working can be more restricted, due to the nature of the work, some home working may be available depending on business needs. Find out more about flexible working on our website. About Us GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity, and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks, and espionage. At GCHQ you ll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. The Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you ll play a pivotal role in finding solutions to mission-critical problems. You ll contribute to the architecture and design of new and existing systems, establish best working practices, and deliver high-quality software products. With your knowledge of various software engineering methodologies, you ll bring fresh ideas and approaches that have a real impact at the heart of our mission to keep the UK safe in the real world, and online. This is a practical role with plenty of opportunities to develop yourself and others. You might be reviewing pull requests, defining review, branching, and deployment strategies, or working with a range of software engineering frameworks. You operate at a deep technical level, leveraging your familiarity with languages such as JavaScript, Java, C++, Node, Python, Rust, Go, and .NET. Importantly, you ll bring a genuine excitement for discovering new software engineering techniques. You are part of a wider network of peers keen to share experiences, collaborate on projects, and learn from each other. With your experience, you set the standard, share innovative ways of working, and identify new priorities. You might lead and mentor a team or be the technical expert within a functioning team, bringing your experience with a range of software engineering methodologies to deliver innovative solutions. You engage with both technical and non-technical customers and have a real, positive influence on the wider engineering community. About You As a Senior Software Engineer, you bring knowledge of modern software engineering languages and frameworks such as C++, Golang, Java, JavaScript, .NET, Node, Python, Rust, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Additionally, you have experience leading Agile project teams and evaluating customer business requirements. Self-motivated and strategic, you act as a bridge between teams and communicate technical information clearly and with confidence. We welcome experienced professionals from related fields, including software engineering, cloud engineering and security, UX, site reliability engineering, front-end design, Agile, solution architecture, data engineering, or machine learning operations. You thrive in environments where creativity and innovation are necessary to solve unprecedented problems. Your work will involve establishing best working practices, delivering high-quality software products, mentoring other colleagues, and staying updated on new and emerging technologies to lead their adoption. Training and Development At GCHQ, we embrace a growth mindset. We re committed to your continuing development and offer tailored support to complement your preferred learning style. You ll be encouraged to dedicate up to 30% of your time to development, innovation, and experimentation. From day one, you ll have access to mentors and subject matter experts to help you settle into the role, and you can continue to have a mentor for as little or as long as you choose throughout your career. From books, online courses, and conferences to hands-on projects supported by our team, we ll provide the resources you need. We ll even provide funding towards formal qualifications. You ll have access to learning and development opportunities tailored to your role, covering a multitude of software disciplines including Front-End Design, Site Reliability Engineering, Data Engineering, Solution Architecture, Machine Learning Operations, UX, Agile, Cloud Engineering & Security. Additionally, we offer clear career progression paths to help you achieve your professional goals and advance within the organisation. Potential training courses could include: AWS Certified Developer Associate/Professional/AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate/Professional Certified SCRUM Master Microservices Architecture Training Advanced/Software Engineering Patterns Advanced Linux & CLI User Experience Internal Training for example Team Leadership (difficult conversations, leading a team etc.) Cloud Academy / Pluralsight / O'Reilly Subscription Our culture embraces a growth mindset, equality, and encourages teams and leaders to bring their best every day. Join us and help shape the future of national security while growing your expertise in an environment that supports and values you. Plus, as you gain experience and further your knowledge, you ll have opportunities for skill reviews that can lead to recognised additional skills payments. Rewards and Benefits You ll receive a starting salary of £48,557 - £57,704, dependent on skills and experience, with an additional one-off recruitment bonus of £3,500, plus other benefits including: 25 days annual leave automatically, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days of public and privilege holidays. Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme. Interest-free season ticket loan (parking and travel). Excellent pension scheme. Cycle to work scheme. Facilities such as a gym and restaurant, and on-site coffee bars (at some locations). Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At GCHQ diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking, and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented, in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment, and diversity on our website: We re Disability Confident GCHQ is proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP s Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain, and develop disabled people. As a Disability Confident employer, we aim to offer a fair and proportionate number of person-to-person interviews to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our Offer of Interview (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: You can evidence where you ve taken ownership of a technical project or piece of work. Ability to understand several modern languages/frameworks, such as C++, Golang, Java, JavaScript, .Net, Node, Python, Rust. Experience of working in an Agile Technical Project team. Provide evidence of competency as a Software Engineer. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: Application form sift. Technical and competency-based interview, including a presentation. If successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment, subject to vetting. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process in order to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process, including vetting, so we advise you to continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at GCHQ, you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It s something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can t take any recreational drugs, and you ll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us . click apply for full job details
Apr 25, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Senior Software Engineers Ref. 3452 Department: Technology Roles Location(s): Greater Manchester, Manchester, Samlesbury Job description Salary: £48,557 - £57,704, dependent on experience and including a basic salary and skills payment. Plus, you ll receive a one-off recruitment bonus of £3,500 (£1,750 on arrival and £1,750 on successful completion of probation). There s also the option to qualify for an increased skills payment of up to £19,113 once in-post, following a successful skills assessment. Flexible Working: We recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer full-time, part-time, and compressed hours. While hybrid working can be more restricted, due to the nature of the work, some home working may be available depending on business needs. Find out more about flexible working on our website. About Us GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity, and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks, and espionage. At GCHQ you ll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. The Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you ll play a pivotal role in finding solutions to mission-critical problems. You ll contribute to the architecture and design of new and existing systems, establish best working practices, and deliver high-quality software products. With your knowledge of various software engineering methodologies, you ll bring fresh ideas and approaches that have a real impact at the heart of our mission to keep the UK safe in the real world, and online. This is a practical role with plenty of opportunities to develop yourself and others. You might be reviewing pull requests, defining review, branching, and deployment strategies, or working with a range of software engineering frameworks. You operate at a deep technical level, leveraging your familiarity with languages such as JavaScript, Java, C++, Node, Python, Rust, Go, and .NET. Importantly, you ll bring a genuine excitement for discovering new software engineering techniques. You are part of a wider network of peers keen to share experiences, collaborate on projects, and learn from each other. With your experience, you set the standard, share innovative ways of working, and identify new priorities. You might lead and mentor a team or be the technical expert within a functioning team, bringing your experience with a range of software engineering methodologies to deliver innovative solutions. You engage with both technical and non-technical customers and have a real, positive influence on the wider engineering community. About You As a Senior Software Engineer, you bring knowledge of modern software engineering languages and frameworks such as C++, Golang, Java, JavaScript, .NET, Node, Python, Rust, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Additionally, you have experience leading Agile project teams and evaluating customer business requirements. Self-motivated and strategic, you act as a bridge between teams and communicate technical information clearly and with confidence. We welcome experienced professionals from related fields, including software engineering, cloud engineering and security, UX, site reliability engineering, front-end design, Agile, solution architecture, data engineering, or machine learning operations. You thrive in environments where creativity and innovation are necessary to solve unprecedented problems. Your work will involve establishing best working practices, delivering high-quality software products, mentoring other colleagues, and staying updated on new and emerging technologies to lead their adoption. Training and Development At GCHQ, we embrace a growth mindset. We re committed to your continuing development and offer tailored support to complement your preferred learning style. You ll be encouraged to dedicate up to 30% of your time to development, innovation, and experimentation. From day one, you ll have access to mentors and subject matter experts to help you settle into the role, and you can continue to have a mentor for as little or as long as you choose throughout your career. From books, online courses, and conferences to hands-on projects supported by our team, we ll provide the resources you need. We ll even provide funding towards formal qualifications. You ll have access to learning and development opportunities tailored to your role, covering a multitude of software disciplines including Front-End Design, Site Reliability Engineering, Data Engineering, Solution Architecture, Machine Learning Operations, UX, Agile, Cloud Engineering & Security. Additionally, we offer clear career progression paths to help you achieve your professional goals and advance within the organisation. Potential training courses could include: AWS Certified Developer Associate/Professional/AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate/Professional Certified SCRUM Master Microservices Architecture Training Advanced/Software Engineering Patterns Advanced Linux & CLI User Experience Internal Training for example Team Leadership (difficult conversations, leading a team etc.) Cloud Academy / Pluralsight / O'Reilly Subscription Our culture embraces a growth mindset, equality, and encourages teams and leaders to bring their best every day. Join us and help shape the future of national security while growing your expertise in an environment that supports and values you. Plus, as you gain experience and further your knowledge, you ll have opportunities for skill reviews that can lead to recognised additional skills payments. Rewards and Benefits You ll receive a starting salary of £48,557 - £57,704, dependent on skills and experience, with an additional one-off recruitment bonus of £3,500, plus other benefits including: 25 days annual leave automatically, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days of public and privilege holidays. Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme. Interest-free season ticket loan (parking and travel). Excellent pension scheme. Cycle to work scheme. Facilities such as a gym and restaurant, and on-site coffee bars (at some locations). Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At GCHQ diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking, and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented, in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment, and diversity on our website: We re Disability Confident GCHQ is proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP s Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain, and develop disabled people. As a Disability Confident employer, we aim to offer a fair and proportionate number of person-to-person interviews to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our Offer of Interview (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: You can evidence where you ve taken ownership of a technical project or piece of work. Ability to understand several modern languages/frameworks, such as C++, Golang, Java, JavaScript, .Net, Node, Python, Rust. Experience of working in an Agile Technical Project team. Provide evidence of competency as a Software Engineer. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: Application form sift. Technical and competency-based interview, including a presentation. If successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment, subject to vetting. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process in order to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process, including vetting, so we advise you to continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at GCHQ, you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It s something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can t take any recreational drugs, and you ll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us . click apply for full job details
Job Title: Senior Software Engineers Ref. 3452 Department: Technology Roles Location(s): Greater Manchester, Manchester, Samlesbury Job description Salary: £48,557 - £57,704, dependent on experience and including a basic salary and skills payment. Plus, you ll receive a one-off recruitment bonus of £3,500 (£1,750 on arrival and £1,750 on successful completion of probation). There s also the option to qualify for an increased skills payment of up to £19,113 once in-post, following a successful skills assessment. Flexible Working: We recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer full-time, part-time, and compressed hours. While hybrid working can be more restricted, due to the nature of the work, some home working may be available depending on business needs. Find out more about flexible working on our website. About Us GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity, and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks, and espionage. At GCHQ you ll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. The Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you ll play a pivotal role in finding solutions to mission-critical problems. You ll contribute to the architecture and design of new and existing systems, establish best working practices, and deliver high-quality software products. With your knowledge of various software engineering methodologies, you ll bring fresh ideas and approaches that have a real impact at the heart of our mission to keep the UK safe in the real world, and online. This is a practical role with plenty of opportunities to develop yourself and others. You might be reviewing pull requests, defining review, branching, and deployment strategies, or working with a range of software engineering frameworks. You operate at a deep technical level, leveraging your familiarity with languages such as JavaScript, Java, C++, Node, Python, Rust, Go, and .NET. Importantly, you ll bring a genuine excitement for discovering new software engineering techniques. You are part of a wider network of peers keen to share experiences, collaborate on projects, and learn from each other. With your experience, you set the standard, share innovative ways of working, and identify new priorities. You might lead and mentor a team or be the technical expert within a functioning team, bringing your experience with a range of software engineering methodologies to deliver innovative solutions. You engage with both technical and non-technical customers and have a real, positive influence on the wider engineering community. About You As a Senior Software Engineer, you bring knowledge of modern software engineering languages and frameworks such as C++, Golang, Java, JavaScript, .NET, Node, Python, Rust, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Additionally, you have experience leading Agile project teams and evaluating customer business requirements. Self-motivated and strategic, you act as a bridge between teams and communicate technical information clearly and with confidence. We welcome experienced professionals from related fields, including software engineering, cloud engineering and security, UX, site reliability engineering, front-end design, Agile, solution architecture, data engineering, or machine learning operations. You thrive in environments where creativity and innovation are necessary to solve unprecedented problems. Your work will involve establishing best working practices, delivering high-quality software products, mentoring other colleagues, and staying updated on new and emerging technologies to lead their adoption. Training and Development At GCHQ, we embrace a growth mindset. We re committed to your continuing development and offer tailored support to complement your preferred learning style. You ll be encouraged to dedicate up to 30% of your time to development, innovation, and experimentation. From day one, you ll have access to mentors and subject matter experts to help you settle into the role, and you can continue to have a mentor for as little or as long as you choose throughout your career. From books, online courses, and conferences to hands-on projects supported by our team, we ll provide the resources you need. We ll even provide funding towards formal qualifications. You ll have access to learning and development opportunities tailored to your role, covering a multitude of software disciplines including Front-End Design, Site Reliability Engineering, Data Engineering, Solution Architecture, Machine Learning Operations, UX, Agile, Cloud Engineering & Security. Additionally, we offer clear career progression paths to help you achieve your professional goals and advance within the organisation. Potential training courses could include: AWS Certified Developer Associate/Professional/AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate/Professional Certified SCRUM Master Microservices Architecture Training Advanced/Software Engineering Patterns Advanced Linux & CLI User Experience Internal Training for example Team Leadership (difficult conversations, leading a team etc.) Cloud Academy / Pluralsight / O'Reilly Subscription Our culture embraces a growth mindset, equality, and encourages teams and leaders to bring their best every day. Join us and help shape the future of national security while growing your expertise in an environment that supports and values you. Plus, as you gain experience and further your knowledge, you ll have opportunities for skill reviews that can lead to recognised additional skills payments. Rewards and Benefits You ll receive a starting salary of £48,557 - £57,704, dependent on skills and experience, with an additional one-off recruitment bonus of £3,500, plus other benefits including: 25 days annual leave automatically, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days of public and privilege holidays. Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme. Interest-free season ticket loan (parking and travel). Excellent pension scheme. Cycle to work scheme. Facilities such as a gym and restaurant, and on-site coffee bars (at some locations). Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At GCHQ diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking, and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented, in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment, and diversity on our website: We re Disability Confident GCHQ is proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP s Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain, and develop disabled people. As a Disability Confident employer, we aim to offer a fair and proportionate number of person-to-person interviews to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our Offer of Interview (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: You can evidence where you ve taken ownership of a technical project or piece of work. Ability to understand several modern languages/frameworks, such as C++, Golang, Java, JavaScript, .Net, Node, Python, Rust. Experience of working in an Agile Technical Project team. Provide evidence of competency as a Software Engineer. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: Application form sift. Technical and competency-based interview, including a presentation. If successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment, subject to vetting. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process in order to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process, including vetting, so we advise you to continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at GCHQ, you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It s something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can t take any recreational drugs, and you ll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us . click apply for full job details
Apr 25, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Senior Software Engineers Ref. 3452 Department: Technology Roles Location(s): Greater Manchester, Manchester, Samlesbury Job description Salary: £48,557 - £57,704, dependent on experience and including a basic salary and skills payment. Plus, you ll receive a one-off recruitment bonus of £3,500 (£1,750 on arrival and £1,750 on successful completion of probation). There s also the option to qualify for an increased skills payment of up to £19,113 once in-post, following a successful skills assessment. Flexible Working: We recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer full-time, part-time, and compressed hours. While hybrid working can be more restricted, due to the nature of the work, some home working may be available depending on business needs. Find out more about flexible working on our website. About Us GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity, and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks, and espionage. At GCHQ you ll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. The Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you ll play a pivotal role in finding solutions to mission-critical problems. You ll contribute to the architecture and design of new and existing systems, establish best working practices, and deliver high-quality software products. With your knowledge of various software engineering methodologies, you ll bring fresh ideas and approaches that have a real impact at the heart of our mission to keep the UK safe in the real world, and online. This is a practical role with plenty of opportunities to develop yourself and others. You might be reviewing pull requests, defining review, branching, and deployment strategies, or working with a range of software engineering frameworks. You operate at a deep technical level, leveraging your familiarity with languages such as JavaScript, Java, C++, Node, Python, Rust, Go, and .NET. Importantly, you ll bring a genuine excitement for discovering new software engineering techniques. You are part of a wider network of peers keen to share experiences, collaborate on projects, and learn from each other. With your experience, you set the standard, share innovative ways of working, and identify new priorities. You might lead and mentor a team or be the technical expert within a functioning team, bringing your experience with a range of software engineering methodologies to deliver innovative solutions. You engage with both technical and non-technical customers and have a real, positive influence on the wider engineering community. About You As a Senior Software Engineer, you bring knowledge of modern software engineering languages and frameworks such as C++, Golang, Java, JavaScript, .NET, Node, Python, Rust, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Additionally, you have experience leading Agile project teams and evaluating customer business requirements. Self-motivated and strategic, you act as a bridge between teams and communicate technical information clearly and with confidence. We welcome experienced professionals from related fields, including software engineering, cloud engineering and security, UX, site reliability engineering, front-end design, Agile, solution architecture, data engineering, or machine learning operations. You thrive in environments where creativity and innovation are necessary to solve unprecedented problems. Your work will involve establishing best working practices, delivering high-quality software products, mentoring other colleagues, and staying updated on new and emerging technologies to lead their adoption. Training and Development At GCHQ, we embrace a growth mindset. We re committed to your continuing development and offer tailored support to complement your preferred learning style. You ll be encouraged to dedicate up to 30% of your time to development, innovation, and experimentation. From day one, you ll have access to mentors and subject matter experts to help you settle into the role, and you can continue to have a mentor for as little or as long as you choose throughout your career. From books, online courses, and conferences to hands-on projects supported by our team, we ll provide the resources you need. We ll even provide funding towards formal qualifications. You ll have access to learning and development opportunities tailored to your role, covering a multitude of software disciplines including Front-End Design, Site Reliability Engineering, Data Engineering, Solution Architecture, Machine Learning Operations, UX, Agile, Cloud Engineering & Security. Additionally, we offer clear career progression paths to help you achieve your professional goals and advance within the organisation. Potential training courses could include: AWS Certified Developer Associate/Professional/AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate/Professional Certified SCRUM Master Microservices Architecture Training Advanced/Software Engineering Patterns Advanced Linux & CLI User Experience Internal Training for example Team Leadership (difficult conversations, leading a team etc.) Cloud Academy / Pluralsight / O'Reilly Subscription Our culture embraces a growth mindset, equality, and encourages teams and leaders to bring their best every day. Join us and help shape the future of national security while growing your expertise in an environment that supports and values you. Plus, as you gain experience and further your knowledge, you ll have opportunities for skill reviews that can lead to recognised additional skills payments. Rewards and Benefits You ll receive a starting salary of £48,557 - £57,704, dependent on skills and experience, with an additional one-off recruitment bonus of £3,500, plus other benefits including: 25 days annual leave automatically, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days of public and privilege holidays. Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme. Interest-free season ticket loan (parking and travel). Excellent pension scheme. Cycle to work scheme. Facilities such as a gym and restaurant, and on-site coffee bars (at some locations). Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At GCHQ diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking, and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented, in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment, and diversity on our website: We re Disability Confident GCHQ is proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP s Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain, and develop disabled people. As a Disability Confident employer, we aim to offer a fair and proportionate number of person-to-person interviews to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our Offer of Interview (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: You can evidence where you ve taken ownership of a technical project or piece of work. Ability to understand several modern languages/frameworks, such as C++, Golang, Java, JavaScript, .Net, Node, Python, Rust. Experience of working in an Agile Technical Project team. Provide evidence of competency as a Software Engineer. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: Application form sift. Technical and competency-based interview, including a presentation. If successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment, subject to vetting. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process in order to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process, including vetting, so we advise you to continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at GCHQ, you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It s something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can t take any recreational drugs, and you ll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us . click apply for full job details
Job Title: Senior Software Engineers Ref. 3452 Department: Technology Roles Location(s): Greater Manchester, Manchester, Samlesbury Job description Salary: £48,557 - £57,704, dependent on experience and including a basic salary and skills payment. Plus, you ll receive a one-off recruitment bonus of £3,500 (£1,750 on arrival and £1,750 on successful completion of probation). There s also the option to qualify for an increased skills payment of up to £19,113 once in-post, following a successful skills assessment. Flexible Working: We recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer full-time, part-time, and compressed hours. While hybrid working can be more restricted, due to the nature of the work, some home working may be available depending on business needs. Find out more about flexible working on our website. About Us GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity, and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks, and espionage. At GCHQ you ll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. The Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you ll play a pivotal role in finding solutions to mission-critical problems. You ll contribute to the architecture and design of new and existing systems, establish best working practices, and deliver high-quality software products. With your knowledge of various software engineering methodologies, you ll bring fresh ideas and approaches that have a real impact at the heart of our mission to keep the UK safe in the real world, and online. This is a practical role with plenty of opportunities to develop yourself and others. You might be reviewing pull requests, defining review, branching, and deployment strategies, or working with a range of software engineering frameworks. You operate at a deep technical level, leveraging your familiarity with languages such as JavaScript, Java, C++, Node, Python, Rust, Go, and .NET. Importantly, you ll bring a genuine excitement for discovering new software engineering techniques. You are part of a wider network of peers keen to share experiences, collaborate on projects, and learn from each other. With your experience, you set the standard, share innovative ways of working, and identify new priorities. You might lead and mentor a team or be the technical expert within a functioning team, bringing your experience with a range of software engineering methodologies to deliver innovative solutions. You engage with both technical and non-technical customers and have a real, positive influence on the wider engineering community. About You As a Senior Software Engineer, you bring knowledge of modern software engineering languages and frameworks such as C++, Golang, Java, JavaScript, .NET, Node, Python, Rust, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Additionally, you have experience leading Agile project teams and evaluating customer business requirements. Self-motivated and strategic, you act as a bridge between teams and communicate technical information clearly and with confidence. We welcome experienced professionals from related fields, including software engineering, cloud engineering and security, UX, site reliability engineering, front-end design, Agile, solution architecture, data engineering, or machine learning operations. You thrive in environments where creativity and innovation are necessary to solve unprecedented problems. Your work will involve establishing best working practices, delivering high-quality software products, mentoring other colleagues, and staying updated on new and emerging technologies to lead their adoption. Training and Development At GCHQ, we embrace a growth mindset. We re committed to your continuing development and offer tailored support to complement your preferred learning style. You ll be encouraged to dedicate up to 30% of your time to development, innovation, and experimentation. From day one, you ll have access to mentors and subject matter experts to help you settle into the role, and you can continue to have a mentor for as little or as long as you choose throughout your career. From books, online courses, and conferences to hands-on projects supported by our team, we ll provide the resources you need. We ll even provide funding towards formal qualifications. You ll have access to learning and development opportunities tailored to your role, covering a multitude of software disciplines including Front-End Design, Site Reliability Engineering, Data Engineering, Solution Architecture, Machine Learning Operations, UX, Agile, Cloud Engineering & Security. Additionally, we offer clear career progression paths to help you achieve your professional goals and advance within the organisation. Potential training courses could include: AWS Certified Developer Associate/Professional/AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate/Professional Certified SCRUM Master Microservices Architecture Training Advanced/Software Engineering Patterns Advanced Linux & CLI User Experience Internal Training for example Team Leadership (difficult conversations, leading a team etc.) Cloud Academy / Pluralsight / O'Reilly Subscription Our culture embraces a growth mindset, equality, and encourages teams and leaders to bring their best every day. Join us and help shape the future of national security while growing your expertise in an environment that supports and values you. Plus, as you gain experience and further your knowledge, you ll have opportunities for skill reviews that can lead to recognised additional skills payments. Rewards and Benefits You ll receive a starting salary of £48,557 - £57,704, dependent on skills and experience, with an additional one-off recruitment bonus of £3,500, plus other benefits including: 25 days annual leave automatically, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days of public and privilege holidays. Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme. Interest-free season ticket loan (parking and travel). Excellent pension scheme. Cycle to work scheme. Facilities such as a gym and restaurant, and on-site coffee bars (at some locations). Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At GCHQ diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking, and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented, in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment, and diversity on our website: We re Disability Confident GCHQ is proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP s Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain, and develop disabled people. As a Disability Confident employer, we aim to offer a fair and proportionate number of person-to-person interviews to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our Offer of Interview (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: You can evidence where you ve taken ownership of a technical project or piece of work. Ability to understand several modern languages/frameworks, such as C++, Golang, Java, JavaScript, .Net, Node, Python, Rust. Experience of working in an Agile Technical Project team. Provide evidence of competency as a Software Engineer. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: Application form sift. Technical and competency-based interview, including a presentation. If successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment, subject to vetting. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process in order to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process, including vetting, so we advise you to continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at GCHQ, you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It s something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can t take any recreational drugs, and you ll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us . click apply for full job details
Apr 25, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Senior Software Engineers Ref. 3452 Department: Technology Roles Location(s): Greater Manchester, Manchester, Samlesbury Job description Salary: £48,557 - £57,704, dependent on experience and including a basic salary and skills payment. Plus, you ll receive a one-off recruitment bonus of £3,500 (£1,750 on arrival and £1,750 on successful completion of probation). There s also the option to qualify for an increased skills payment of up to £19,113 once in-post, following a successful skills assessment. Flexible Working: We recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer full-time, part-time, and compressed hours. While hybrid working can be more restricted, due to the nature of the work, some home working may be available depending on business needs. Find out more about flexible working on our website. About Us GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity, and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks, and espionage. At GCHQ you ll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. The Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you ll play a pivotal role in finding solutions to mission-critical problems. You ll contribute to the architecture and design of new and existing systems, establish best working practices, and deliver high-quality software products. With your knowledge of various software engineering methodologies, you ll bring fresh ideas and approaches that have a real impact at the heart of our mission to keep the UK safe in the real world, and online. This is a practical role with plenty of opportunities to develop yourself and others. You might be reviewing pull requests, defining review, branching, and deployment strategies, or working with a range of software engineering frameworks. You operate at a deep technical level, leveraging your familiarity with languages such as JavaScript, Java, C++, Node, Python, Rust, Go, and .NET. Importantly, you ll bring a genuine excitement for discovering new software engineering techniques. You are part of a wider network of peers keen to share experiences, collaborate on projects, and learn from each other. With your experience, you set the standard, share innovative ways of working, and identify new priorities. You might lead and mentor a team or be the technical expert within a functioning team, bringing your experience with a range of software engineering methodologies to deliver innovative solutions. You engage with both technical and non-technical customers and have a real, positive influence on the wider engineering community. About You As a Senior Software Engineer, you bring knowledge of modern software engineering languages and frameworks such as C++, Golang, Java, JavaScript, .NET, Node, Python, Rust, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Additionally, you have experience leading Agile project teams and evaluating customer business requirements. Self-motivated and strategic, you act as a bridge between teams and communicate technical information clearly and with confidence. We welcome experienced professionals from related fields, including software engineering, cloud engineering and security, UX, site reliability engineering, front-end design, Agile, solution architecture, data engineering, or machine learning operations. You thrive in environments where creativity and innovation are necessary to solve unprecedented problems. Your work will involve establishing best working practices, delivering high-quality software products, mentoring other colleagues, and staying updated on new and emerging technologies to lead their adoption. Training and Development At GCHQ, we embrace a growth mindset. We re committed to your continuing development and offer tailored support to complement your preferred learning style. You ll be encouraged to dedicate up to 30% of your time to development, innovation, and experimentation. From day one, you ll have access to mentors and subject matter experts to help you settle into the role, and you can continue to have a mentor for as little or as long as you choose throughout your career. From books, online courses, and conferences to hands-on projects supported by our team, we ll provide the resources you need. We ll even provide funding towards formal qualifications. You ll have access to learning and development opportunities tailored to your role, covering a multitude of software disciplines including Front-End Design, Site Reliability Engineering, Data Engineering, Solution Architecture, Machine Learning Operations, UX, Agile, Cloud Engineering & Security. Additionally, we offer clear career progression paths to help you achieve your professional goals and advance within the organisation. Potential training courses could include: AWS Certified Developer Associate/Professional/AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate/Professional Certified SCRUM Master Microservices Architecture Training Advanced/Software Engineering Patterns Advanced Linux & CLI User Experience Internal Training for example Team Leadership (difficult conversations, leading a team etc.) Cloud Academy / Pluralsight / O'Reilly Subscription Our culture embraces a growth mindset, equality, and encourages teams and leaders to bring their best every day. Join us and help shape the future of national security while growing your expertise in an environment that supports and values you. Plus, as you gain experience and further your knowledge, you ll have opportunities for skill reviews that can lead to recognised additional skills payments. Rewards and Benefits You ll receive a starting salary of £48,557 - £57,704, dependent on skills and experience, with an additional one-off recruitment bonus of £3,500, plus other benefits including: 25 days annual leave automatically, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days of public and privilege holidays. Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme. Interest-free season ticket loan (parking and travel). Excellent pension scheme. Cycle to work scheme. Facilities such as a gym and restaurant, and on-site coffee bars (at some locations). Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At GCHQ diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking, and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented, in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment, and diversity on our website: We re Disability Confident GCHQ is proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP s Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain, and develop disabled people. As a Disability Confident employer, we aim to offer a fair and proportionate number of person-to-person interviews to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our Offer of Interview (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: You can evidence where you ve taken ownership of a technical project or piece of work. Ability to understand several modern languages/frameworks, such as C++, Golang, Java, JavaScript, .Net, Node, Python, Rust. Experience of working in an Agile Technical Project team. Provide evidence of competency as a Software Engineer. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: Application form sift. Technical and competency-based interview, including a presentation. If successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment, subject to vetting. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process in order to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process, including vetting, so we advise you to continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at GCHQ, you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It s something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can t take any recreational drugs, and you ll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us . click apply for full job details
You will need to login before you can apply for a job. Sector: Science and Pharmaceutical Role: Professional Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time DESCRIPTION Do you want a role with deep meaning and the ability to make a massive impact? Hiring top talent is not only critical to Amazon's success-it can literally change the world. It took a lot of great hires to deliver innovations like AWS, Prime, and Alexa, which make life better for millions of customers around the world every day. As part of the Intelligent Talent Acquisition (ITA) team, you'll have the opportunity to reinvent the hiring process and deliver unprecedented scale, sophistication, and accuracy that Amazon's Talent Acquisition operations need. ITA is an industry-leading people science and technology organization made up of scientists, engineers, analysts, product professionals and more. Our shared goal is to fairly and precisely connect the right people to the right jobs. Last year, we delivered over 6 million online candidate assessments, replacing the "game of chance" with a merit-based approach that gives candidates the chance to showcase their true skills. Each year we help Amazon deliver billions of packages around the world by making it possible to hire hundreds of thousands of associates in the right quantity, at the right location and at exactly the right time. You'll work on state-of-the-art research, advanced software tools, new AI systems, and machine learning algorithms to solve complex hiring challenges. Leveraging Amazon's in-house tech stack built on AWS, you'll have the autonomy and flexibility to bring innovative solutions to life. One day, we can bring these solutions to the rest of the world. Join ITA in using cutting-edge technologies to transform the hiring landscape and make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Together, we can solve the world's toughest hiring problems. You will work as an Applied Scientist in a team of other scientists and software developers. You will primarily be writing solutions in Python and will be using the latest technologies including AWS (e.g. Sagemaker). You will be contributing regularly to the code base as this is an applied role with the expectation of 50% of your time spent on the code. Your solutions will meet remarkably high standards of performance and reliability, and will operate at massive scale. You will work as part of a sustainably paced agile team. You will play a hands-on lead role in your team giving you the responsibility, authority, and autonomy to ensure success. You will be involved in every aspect of the process - from idea generation, customer engagement, business analysis and scientific design through to software development and operations. Join a team full of talented people who come from all over the world. Enjoy the chance to work in a relaxed setting with a good social life. The team, primarily based in Edinburgh, Scotland, is rapidly expanding. Our ideal candidate is an experienced Applied Scientist who has a track record of statistical analysis and building models to solve real business problems, has great leadership and communication skills, and has a passion for fairness and explainability in ML systems. The role offers an exceptional opportunity for growth and to make a real difference to Amazon recruitment. If you are selected, you have the opportunity to really impact our business by inventing, improving, and building world-class systems, delivering results, working on exciting and challenging projects. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS PhD, or a Master's degree and experience in CS, CE, ML or related field Experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language Experience in any of the following areas: algorithms and data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, high-performance computing Experience in building machine learning models for business application PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience using Unix/Linux Experience in professional software development Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. 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Apr 25, 2025
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You will need to login before you can apply for a job. Sector: Science and Pharmaceutical Role: Professional Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time DESCRIPTION Do you want a role with deep meaning and the ability to make a massive impact? Hiring top talent is not only critical to Amazon's success-it can literally change the world. It took a lot of great hires to deliver innovations like AWS, Prime, and Alexa, which make life better for millions of customers around the world every day. As part of the Intelligent Talent Acquisition (ITA) team, you'll have the opportunity to reinvent the hiring process and deliver unprecedented scale, sophistication, and accuracy that Amazon's Talent Acquisition operations need. ITA is an industry-leading people science and technology organization made up of scientists, engineers, analysts, product professionals and more. Our shared goal is to fairly and precisely connect the right people to the right jobs. Last year, we delivered over 6 million online candidate assessments, replacing the "game of chance" with a merit-based approach that gives candidates the chance to showcase their true skills. Each year we help Amazon deliver billions of packages around the world by making it possible to hire hundreds of thousands of associates in the right quantity, at the right location and at exactly the right time. You'll work on state-of-the-art research, advanced software tools, new AI systems, and machine learning algorithms to solve complex hiring challenges. Leveraging Amazon's in-house tech stack built on AWS, you'll have the autonomy and flexibility to bring innovative solutions to life. One day, we can bring these solutions to the rest of the world. Join ITA in using cutting-edge technologies to transform the hiring landscape and make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Together, we can solve the world's toughest hiring problems. You will work as an Applied Scientist in a team of other scientists and software developers. You will primarily be writing solutions in Python and will be using the latest technologies including AWS (e.g. Sagemaker). You will be contributing regularly to the code base as this is an applied role with the expectation of 50% of your time spent on the code. Your solutions will meet remarkably high standards of performance and reliability, and will operate at massive scale. You will work as part of a sustainably paced agile team. You will play a hands-on lead role in your team giving you the responsibility, authority, and autonomy to ensure success. You will be involved in every aspect of the process - from idea generation, customer engagement, business analysis and scientific design through to software development and operations. Join a team full of talented people who come from all over the world. Enjoy the chance to work in a relaxed setting with a good social life. The team, primarily based in Edinburgh, Scotland, is rapidly expanding. Our ideal candidate is an experienced Applied Scientist who has a track record of statistical analysis and building models to solve real business problems, has great leadership and communication skills, and has a passion for fairness and explainability in ML systems. The role offers an exceptional opportunity for growth and to make a real difference to Amazon recruitment. If you are selected, you have the opportunity to really impact our business by inventing, improving, and building world-class systems, delivering results, working on exciting and challenging projects. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS PhD, or a Master's degree and experience in CS, CE, ML or related field Experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language Experience in any of the following areas: algorithms and data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, high-performance computing Experience in building machine learning models for business application PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience using Unix/Linux Experience in professional software development Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Company Learn more about this company Visit this company's hub to learn about their values, culture, and latest jobs. 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Location(s): UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Great Baddow BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. BAE Systems Digital Intelligence Defence Innovation and Technology is seeking to recruit a team lead for our Knowledge and Semantics team. The Data and Decision Support Capability has a diverse range of teams working in: reinforcement learning, NLP, knowledge graphs, applications of LLMs, computer vision, AI for RF and EW, sonar and acoustics. You will have the opportunity to work with these colleagues in multi-disciplinary teams and to work on a wide range of data science topics for customers across the defence, security and commercial sectors as well as on internal BAE Systems AI programmes. You will also have the opportunity to maintain strong links with academic partners and SMEs as well as to grow technical research areas of interest to you. We are looking for candidates who are adaptable, enthusiastic and highly motivated. You will have experience of leading a team of researchers working in NLP, LLM applications, text-mining, knowledge graphs and/or graph machine learning and with a vision on how to develop solutions for practical applications of ML in these domains. You will have a proven record of successful proposal writing and delivery to funding bodies relevant to the Defence sector. You should have existing skills in Machine Learning (ML), will need to be a proficient programmer in Python, with extensive experience in the use of libraries and toolboxes to support efficient development. Candidates will also have the opportunity to mix technical challenges with customer-facing and project support tasks. In addition to a solid academic background and excellent written and verbal communication skills, we are interested in candidates with experience in NLP, text-mining, knowledge graphs and/or graph machine learning and with a vision on how to develop solutions for practical applications of ML in these domains. Typical Responsibilities: Propose and lead novel research in given topic areas, often in partnership with leading UK Universities. Lead technical delivery of project teams. Prepare and deliver technical reports, technical proposals and supporting material. Develop prototypes and proof of concept demonstrators. Take ownership of tasks in projects and deliver to challenging standards. Effectively present results to both technical and non-technical audiences. Communicate effectively with project stakeholders (external customers, internal BU leads, different engineering teams). Undertake mentoring and management of junior staff working in the Knowledge and Semantics Team. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: PhD qualified with at least 4 years' experience post PhD, ideally working in the Defence or National Security sectors. You will have experience of leading R&D teams with a minimum of 5 developers. You will have a strong record of securing funding for and delivering innovative R&D into Defence and NS customers. Of particular interest are candidates with the following experience (evidenced by a track record of publications, industry experience, open-source available code or equivalent academic work): Predictive Graph Machine Learning, Causal Machine Learning or Neuro-Symbolic AI. Natural Language Processing, including Information extraction, text-mining and entity linking. Experience with modern (e.g. transformer-based) NLP models is desirable but not essential. Application of LLMs to Defence problems. The taxonomy of Graph Machine Learning tasks and experience in using graph ML in applied or foundational settings. Graph-structured data, designing and utilising relational and graph databases, and knowledge of graph algorithms. Familiarity with one or more query languages (e.g. SQL and Cypher) is desirable but not essential. Familiarity with knowledge representation, ontology design and semantic or LLM based reasoning is desirable but not essential. Essential: Experience in software development in Python. Essential: Experience with at least one ML framework: TensorFlow, Pytorch. Ability to work in a secure environment is essential. Desirable: Experience with one or more graph machine learning packages (PyTorch-Geometric, PyKeen etc.) and knowledge graph toolkits (Neo4j). Security Clearance Only those with the permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK will be considered for a position within BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. Due to the nature of our work, successful candidates for this role will be required to go through Government SC clearance prior to starting with us. Security Vetting and Clearance Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. Division overview: Capabilities At BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, we pride ourselves in being a leader in the cyber defence industry, and Capabilities is the engine that keeps the business moving forward. It is the largest area of Digital Intelligence, containing our Engineering, Consulting and Project Management teams that design and implement the defence solutions and digital transformation projects that make us a globally recognised brand in both the public and private sector. As a member of the Capabilities team, you will be creating and managing the solutions that earn us our place in an ever changing digital world. We all have a role to play in defending our clients, and this is yours.
Apr 25, 2025
Full time
Location(s): UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Great Baddow BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. BAE Systems Digital Intelligence Defence Innovation and Technology is seeking to recruit a team lead for our Knowledge and Semantics team. The Data and Decision Support Capability has a diverse range of teams working in: reinforcement learning, NLP, knowledge graphs, applications of LLMs, computer vision, AI for RF and EW, sonar and acoustics. You will have the opportunity to work with these colleagues in multi-disciplinary teams and to work on a wide range of data science topics for customers across the defence, security and commercial sectors as well as on internal BAE Systems AI programmes. You will also have the opportunity to maintain strong links with academic partners and SMEs as well as to grow technical research areas of interest to you. We are looking for candidates who are adaptable, enthusiastic and highly motivated. You will have experience of leading a team of researchers working in NLP, LLM applications, text-mining, knowledge graphs and/or graph machine learning and with a vision on how to develop solutions for practical applications of ML in these domains. You will have a proven record of successful proposal writing and delivery to funding bodies relevant to the Defence sector. You should have existing skills in Machine Learning (ML), will need to be a proficient programmer in Python, with extensive experience in the use of libraries and toolboxes to support efficient development. Candidates will also have the opportunity to mix technical challenges with customer-facing and project support tasks. In addition to a solid academic background and excellent written and verbal communication skills, we are interested in candidates with experience in NLP, text-mining, knowledge graphs and/or graph machine learning and with a vision on how to develop solutions for practical applications of ML in these domains. Typical Responsibilities: Propose and lead novel research in given topic areas, often in partnership with leading UK Universities. Lead technical delivery of project teams. Prepare and deliver technical reports, technical proposals and supporting material. Develop prototypes and proof of concept demonstrators. Take ownership of tasks in projects and deliver to challenging standards. Effectively present results to both technical and non-technical audiences. Communicate effectively with project stakeholders (external customers, internal BU leads, different engineering teams). Undertake mentoring and management of junior staff working in the Knowledge and Semantics Team. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: PhD qualified with at least 4 years' experience post PhD, ideally working in the Defence or National Security sectors. You will have experience of leading R&D teams with a minimum of 5 developers. You will have a strong record of securing funding for and delivering innovative R&D into Defence and NS customers. Of particular interest are candidates with the following experience (evidenced by a track record of publications, industry experience, open-source available code or equivalent academic work): Predictive Graph Machine Learning, Causal Machine Learning or Neuro-Symbolic AI. Natural Language Processing, including Information extraction, text-mining and entity linking. Experience with modern (e.g. transformer-based) NLP models is desirable but not essential. Application of LLMs to Defence problems. The taxonomy of Graph Machine Learning tasks and experience in using graph ML in applied or foundational settings. Graph-structured data, designing and utilising relational and graph databases, and knowledge of graph algorithms. Familiarity with one or more query languages (e.g. SQL and Cypher) is desirable but not essential. Familiarity with knowledge representation, ontology design and semantic or LLM based reasoning is desirable but not essential. Essential: Experience in software development in Python. Essential: Experience with at least one ML framework: TensorFlow, Pytorch. Ability to work in a secure environment is essential. Desirable: Experience with one or more graph machine learning packages (PyTorch-Geometric, PyKeen etc.) and knowledge graph toolkits (Neo4j). Security Clearance Only those with the permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK will be considered for a position within BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. Due to the nature of our work, successful candidates for this role will be required to go through Government SC clearance prior to starting with us. Security Vetting and Clearance Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. Division overview: Capabilities At BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, we pride ourselves in being a leader in the cyber defence industry, and Capabilities is the engine that keeps the business moving forward. It is the largest area of Digital Intelligence, containing our Engineering, Consulting and Project Management teams that design and implement the defence solutions and digital transformation projects that make us a globally recognised brand in both the public and private sector. As a member of the Capabilities team, you will be creating and managing the solutions that earn us our place in an ever changing digital world. We all have a role to play in defending our clients, and this is yours.
Job ID: Amazon Data Services UK Limited Do you want a role with deep meaning and the ability to make a massive impact? Hiring top talent is not only critical to Amazon's success-it can literally change the world. It took a lot of great hires to deliver innovations like AWS, Prime, and Alexa, which make life better for millions of customers around the world every day. As part of the Intelligent Talent Acquisition (ITA) team, you'll have the opportunity to reinvent the hiring process and deliver unprecedented scale, sophistication, and accuracy that Amazon's Talent Acquisition operations need. ITA is an industry-leading people science and technology organization made up of scientists, engineers, analysts, product professionals and more. Our shared goal is to fairly and precisely connect the right people to the right jobs. Last year, we delivered over 6 million online candidate assessments, replacing the "game of chance" with a merit-based approach that gives candidates the chance to showcase their true skills. Each year we help Amazon deliver billions of packages around the world by making it possible to hire hundreds of thousands of associates in the right quantity, at the right location and at exactly the right time. You'll work on state-of-the-art research, advanced software tools, new AI systems, and machine learning algorithms to solve complex hiring challenges. Leveraging Amazon's in-house tech stack built on AWS, you'll have the autonomy and flexibility to bring innovative solutions to life. One day, we can bring these solutions to the rest of the world. Join ITA in using cutting-edge technologies to transform the hiring landscape and make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Together, we can solve the world's toughest hiring problems. We are looking for Applied Scientists who can delight our customers by continually learning and inventing. Our ideal candidate is an experienced Applied Scientist who has a track record of statistical analysis and building models to solve real business problems, with strong communication skills, and a passion for fairness and explainability in ML systems. The role offers an exceptional opportunity for growth and to make a real difference to Amazon recruitment. If you are selected, you have the opportunity to really impact our business by inventing, improving, and building world-class systems, delivering results, working on exciting and challenging projects. Key job responsibilities You will work as an ML scientist in a team of other scientists and software developers. You will write scientific research for audiences with a range of scientific experience. You will routinely serve as the scientific advisor to the engineering and product teams to ensure the business and engineering choices are well supported by science. You will be contributing regularly to the code base as this is an applied role with the expectation of 50% of your time spent coding. You will primarily be writing code in Python and will be using the latest technologies including AWS. Your solutions will meet high standards of performance and reliability, and will operate at massive scale. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Master's degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, machine learning or equivalent quantitative field Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language Experience researching about machine learning, deep learning, NLP, computer vision, data science Experience building machine learning models or developing algorithms for business application PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience implementing algorithms using both toolkits and self-developed code Have publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information.
Apr 25, 2025
Full time
Job ID: Amazon Data Services UK Limited Do you want a role with deep meaning and the ability to make a massive impact? Hiring top talent is not only critical to Amazon's success-it can literally change the world. It took a lot of great hires to deliver innovations like AWS, Prime, and Alexa, which make life better for millions of customers around the world every day. As part of the Intelligent Talent Acquisition (ITA) team, you'll have the opportunity to reinvent the hiring process and deliver unprecedented scale, sophistication, and accuracy that Amazon's Talent Acquisition operations need. ITA is an industry-leading people science and technology organization made up of scientists, engineers, analysts, product professionals and more. Our shared goal is to fairly and precisely connect the right people to the right jobs. Last year, we delivered over 6 million online candidate assessments, replacing the "game of chance" with a merit-based approach that gives candidates the chance to showcase their true skills. Each year we help Amazon deliver billions of packages around the world by making it possible to hire hundreds of thousands of associates in the right quantity, at the right location and at exactly the right time. You'll work on state-of-the-art research, advanced software tools, new AI systems, and machine learning algorithms to solve complex hiring challenges. Leveraging Amazon's in-house tech stack built on AWS, you'll have the autonomy and flexibility to bring innovative solutions to life. One day, we can bring these solutions to the rest of the world. Join ITA in using cutting-edge technologies to transform the hiring landscape and make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Together, we can solve the world's toughest hiring problems. We are looking for Applied Scientists who can delight our customers by continually learning and inventing. Our ideal candidate is an experienced Applied Scientist who has a track record of statistical analysis and building models to solve real business problems, with strong communication skills, and a passion for fairness and explainability in ML systems. The role offers an exceptional opportunity for growth and to make a real difference to Amazon recruitment. If you are selected, you have the opportunity to really impact our business by inventing, improving, and building world-class systems, delivering results, working on exciting and challenging projects. Key job responsibilities You will work as an ML scientist in a team of other scientists and software developers. You will write scientific research for audiences with a range of scientific experience. You will routinely serve as the scientific advisor to the engineering and product teams to ensure the business and engineering choices are well supported by science. You will be contributing regularly to the code base as this is an applied role with the expectation of 50% of your time spent coding. You will primarily be writing code in Python and will be using the latest technologies including AWS. Your solutions will meet high standards of performance and reliability, and will operate at massive scale. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Master's degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, machine learning or equivalent quantitative field Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language Experience researching about machine learning, deep learning, NLP, computer vision, data science Experience building machine learning models or developing algorithms for business application PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience implementing algorithms using both toolkits and self-developed code Have publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information.
BAE Systems Applied Intelligence
Chelmsford, Essex
Job Title: Research Scientist - AI & ML BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. BAE Systems Digital Intelligence Defence Innovation and Technology is seeking to recruit a team lead for our Knowledge and Semantics team. The Data and Decision Support Capability has a diverse range of teams working in reinforcement learning, NLP, knowledge graphs, applications of LLMs, computer vision, AI for RF and EW, sonar and acoustics. You will have the opportunity to work with these colleagues in multi-disciplinary teams and to work on a wide range of data science topics for customers across the defence, security and commercial sectors as well as on internal BAE Systems AI programmes. You will also have the opportunity to maintain strong links with academic partners and SMEs as well as to grow technical research areas of interest to you. We are looking for candidates who are adaptable, enthusiastic and highly motivated. You will have experience of leading a team of researchers working in NLP, LLM applications, text-mining, knowledge graphs and/or graph machine learning and with a vision on how to develop solutions for practical applications of ML in these domains. You will have a proven record of successful proposal writing and delivery to funding bodies relevant to the Defence sector. You should have existing skills in Machine Learning (ML), will need to be a proficient programmer in Python, with extensive experience in the use of libraries and toolboxes to support efficient development. Typical Responsibilities: Propose and lead novel research in given topic areas, often in partnership with leading UK Universities. Lead technical delivery of project teams. Prepare and deliver technical reports, technical proposals and supporting material. Develop prototypes and proof of concept demonstrators. Take ownership of tasks in projects and deliver to challenging standards. Effectively present results to both technical and non-technical audiences. Communicate effectively with project stakeholders (external customers, internal BU leads, different engineering teams). Undertake mentoring and management of junior staff working in the Knowledge and Semantics Team. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: PhD qualified with at least 4 years' experience post PhD, ideally working in the Defence or National Security sectors. You will have experience of leading R&D teams with a minimum of 5 developers. You will have a strong record of securing funding for and delivering innovative R&D into Defence and NS customers. Of particular interest are candidates with the following experience (evidenced by a track record of publications, industry experience, open-source available code or equivalent academic work): Predictive Graph Machine Learning, Causal Machine Learning or Neuro-Symbolic AI. Natural Language Processing, including Information extraction, text-mining and entity linking. Experience with modern (e.g. transformer-based) NLP models is desirable but not essential. Application of LLMs to Defence problems. The taxonomy of Graph Machine Learning tasks and experience in using graph ML in applied or foundational settings. Graph-structured data, designing and utilising relational and graph databases, and knowledge of graph algorithms. Familiarity with one or more query languages (e.g. SQL and Cypher) is desirable but not essential. Familiarity with knowledge representation, ontology design and semantic or LLM based reasoning is desirable but not essential. Essential: Experience with at least one ML framework: TensorFlow, Pytorch. Ability to work in a secure environment is essential. Desirable: Experience with one or more graph machine learning packages (PyTorch-Geometric, PyKeen etc.) and knowledge graph toolkits (Neo4j) Security Clearance Only those with the permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK will be considered for a position within BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. Due to the nature of our work successful candidates for this role will be required to go through Government SC clearance prior to starting with us. We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. Job City: Great Baddow Professional Area: Data Analysis and Management
Apr 25, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Research Scientist - AI & ML BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. BAE Systems Digital Intelligence Defence Innovation and Technology is seeking to recruit a team lead for our Knowledge and Semantics team. The Data and Decision Support Capability has a diverse range of teams working in reinforcement learning, NLP, knowledge graphs, applications of LLMs, computer vision, AI for RF and EW, sonar and acoustics. You will have the opportunity to work with these colleagues in multi-disciplinary teams and to work on a wide range of data science topics for customers across the defence, security and commercial sectors as well as on internal BAE Systems AI programmes. You will also have the opportunity to maintain strong links with academic partners and SMEs as well as to grow technical research areas of interest to you. We are looking for candidates who are adaptable, enthusiastic and highly motivated. You will have experience of leading a team of researchers working in NLP, LLM applications, text-mining, knowledge graphs and/or graph machine learning and with a vision on how to develop solutions for practical applications of ML in these domains. You will have a proven record of successful proposal writing and delivery to funding bodies relevant to the Defence sector. You should have existing skills in Machine Learning (ML), will need to be a proficient programmer in Python, with extensive experience in the use of libraries and toolboxes to support efficient development. Typical Responsibilities: Propose and lead novel research in given topic areas, often in partnership with leading UK Universities. Lead technical delivery of project teams. Prepare and deliver technical reports, technical proposals and supporting material. Develop prototypes and proof of concept demonstrators. Take ownership of tasks in projects and deliver to challenging standards. Effectively present results to both technical and non-technical audiences. Communicate effectively with project stakeholders (external customers, internal BU leads, different engineering teams). Undertake mentoring and management of junior staff working in the Knowledge and Semantics Team. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: PhD qualified with at least 4 years' experience post PhD, ideally working in the Defence or National Security sectors. You will have experience of leading R&D teams with a minimum of 5 developers. You will have a strong record of securing funding for and delivering innovative R&D into Defence and NS customers. Of particular interest are candidates with the following experience (evidenced by a track record of publications, industry experience, open-source available code or equivalent academic work): Predictive Graph Machine Learning, Causal Machine Learning or Neuro-Symbolic AI. Natural Language Processing, including Information extraction, text-mining and entity linking. Experience with modern (e.g. transformer-based) NLP models is desirable but not essential. Application of LLMs to Defence problems. The taxonomy of Graph Machine Learning tasks and experience in using graph ML in applied or foundational settings. Graph-structured data, designing and utilising relational and graph databases, and knowledge of graph algorithms. Familiarity with one or more query languages (e.g. SQL and Cypher) is desirable but not essential. Familiarity with knowledge representation, ontology design and semantic or LLM based reasoning is desirable but not essential. Essential: Experience with at least one ML framework: TensorFlow, Pytorch. Ability to work in a secure environment is essential. Desirable: Experience with one or more graph machine learning packages (PyTorch-Geometric, PyKeen etc.) and knowledge graph toolkits (Neo4j) Security Clearance Only those with the permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK will be considered for a position within BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. Due to the nature of our work successful candidates for this role will be required to go through Government SC clearance prior to starting with us. We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. Job City: Great Baddow Professional Area: Data Analysis and Management
About Faculty At Faculty, we transform organisational performance through safe, impactful and human-centric AI. With a decade of experience, we provide over 300 global customers with software, bespoke AI consultancy , and Fellows from our award winning Fellowship programme . Our expert team brings together leaders from across government, academia and global tech giants to solve the biggest challenges in applied AI. Should you join us, you'll have the chance to work with, and learn from, some of the brilliant minds who are bringing Frontier AI to the frontlines of the world. About the role As a Lead Research Scientist at Faculty, you will be leading scientific research, and other researchers, in the area of AI safety that progresses scientific understanding. You will contribute to both external publications, and Faculty's commercial ambition to build safe AI systems. This is a great opportunity to join a small, high agency team of machine learning researchers and practitioners applying data science and machine learning to business problems in the real world. What you'll be doing Your role will evolve alongside business needs, but you can expect your key responsibilities to include: Research Leadership: Lead the AI safety team's research agenda, setting priorities and ensuring alignment with Faculty's long-term goals. Conduct and oversee the development of cutting-edge AI safety research, with a focus on large language models and other safety-critical AI systems. Publish high-impact research in leading conferences and journals (e.g., NeurIPS, ACL, ICML, ICLR, AAAI). Support Faculty's positioning as a leader in AI safety through thought leadership and stakeholder engagement. Research Agenda Development: Shape our research agenda by identifying impactful research opportunities and balancing scientific and practical priorities. Interface with the wider business to ensure alignment between the R&D team's research efforts and the company's long term goals with a specific focus in the AI safety and commercial projects in the space. Team Management and Mentorship: Build and lead a growing team of researchers, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture across a wide-range of AI Safety-relevant research topics. Provide mentorship and technical guidance to researchers across diverse AI safety topics. Technical Contributions: Lead hands-on contributions to technical research. Collaborate on delivery of evaluations and red-teaming projects in high-risk domains, such as CBRN and cybersecurity, with a focus on government and commercial partners. Who we are looking for A proven track record of high-impact AI research, evidenced by top-tier academic publications (ideally in top machine learning or NLP conferences ACL/Neurips, ICML, ICLR, AAAI) or equivalent experience (e.g. within model providers labs). Deep domain knowledge in language models and AI safety, with the ability to contribute well-informed views about the differential value, and tractability, of different parts of the traditional AI Safety research agenda, or other areas of machine learning (e.g. explainability). Practical experience of machine learning, with a focus on areas such as robustness, explainability, or uncertainty estimation. Advanced programming and mathematical skills with Python and an experience with the standard Python data science stack (NumPy, pandas, Scikit-learn etc.). The ability to conduct and oversee complex technical research projects. A passion for leading and developing technical teams; adopting a caring attitude towards the personal and professional development of others. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The following would be a bonus, but are by no means required: Commercial experience applying AI safety principles in practical or high-stakes contexts. Background in red-teaming, evaluations, or safety testing for government or industry applications. We welcome applicants who have academic research experience in a STEM or related subject. A PhD is great, but certainly not necessary. What we can offer you: The Faculty team is diverse and distinctive, and we all come from different personal, professional and organisational backgrounds. We all have one thing in common: we are driven by a deep intellectual curiosity that powers us forward each day. Faculty is the professional challenge of a lifetime. You'll be surrounded by an impressive group of brilliant minds working to achieve our collective goals. Our consultants, product developers, business development specialists, operations professionals and more all bring something unique to Faculty, and you'll learn something new from everyone you meet.
Apr 25, 2025
Full time
About Faculty At Faculty, we transform organisational performance through safe, impactful and human-centric AI. With a decade of experience, we provide over 300 global customers with software, bespoke AI consultancy , and Fellows from our award winning Fellowship programme . Our expert team brings together leaders from across government, academia and global tech giants to solve the biggest challenges in applied AI. Should you join us, you'll have the chance to work with, and learn from, some of the brilliant minds who are bringing Frontier AI to the frontlines of the world. About the role As a Lead Research Scientist at Faculty, you will be leading scientific research, and other researchers, in the area of AI safety that progresses scientific understanding. You will contribute to both external publications, and Faculty's commercial ambition to build safe AI systems. This is a great opportunity to join a small, high agency team of machine learning researchers and practitioners applying data science and machine learning to business problems in the real world. What you'll be doing Your role will evolve alongside business needs, but you can expect your key responsibilities to include: Research Leadership: Lead the AI safety team's research agenda, setting priorities and ensuring alignment with Faculty's long-term goals. Conduct and oversee the development of cutting-edge AI safety research, with a focus on large language models and other safety-critical AI systems. Publish high-impact research in leading conferences and journals (e.g., NeurIPS, ACL, ICML, ICLR, AAAI). Support Faculty's positioning as a leader in AI safety through thought leadership and stakeholder engagement. Research Agenda Development: Shape our research agenda by identifying impactful research opportunities and balancing scientific and practical priorities. Interface with the wider business to ensure alignment between the R&D team's research efforts and the company's long term goals with a specific focus in the AI safety and commercial projects in the space. Team Management and Mentorship: Build and lead a growing team of researchers, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture across a wide-range of AI Safety-relevant research topics. Provide mentorship and technical guidance to researchers across diverse AI safety topics. Technical Contributions: Lead hands-on contributions to technical research. Collaborate on delivery of evaluations and red-teaming projects in high-risk domains, such as CBRN and cybersecurity, with a focus on government and commercial partners. Who we are looking for A proven track record of high-impact AI research, evidenced by top-tier academic publications (ideally in top machine learning or NLP conferences ACL/Neurips, ICML, ICLR, AAAI) or equivalent experience (e.g. within model providers labs). Deep domain knowledge in language models and AI safety, with the ability to contribute well-informed views about the differential value, and tractability, of different parts of the traditional AI Safety research agenda, or other areas of machine learning (e.g. explainability). Practical experience of machine learning, with a focus on areas such as robustness, explainability, or uncertainty estimation. Advanced programming and mathematical skills with Python and an experience with the standard Python data science stack (NumPy, pandas, Scikit-learn etc.). The ability to conduct and oversee complex technical research projects. A passion for leading and developing technical teams; adopting a caring attitude towards the personal and professional development of others. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The following would be a bonus, but are by no means required: Commercial experience applying AI safety principles in practical or high-stakes contexts. Background in red-teaming, evaluations, or safety testing for government or industry applications. We welcome applicants who have academic research experience in a STEM or related subject. A PhD is great, but certainly not necessary. What we can offer you: The Faculty team is diverse and distinctive, and we all come from different personal, professional and organisational backgrounds. We all have one thing in common: we are driven by a deep intellectual curiosity that powers us forward each day. Faculty is the professional challenge of a lifetime. You'll be surrounded by an impressive group of brilliant minds working to achieve our collective goals. Our consultants, product developers, business development specialists, operations professionals and more all bring something unique to Faculty, and you'll learn something new from everyone you meet.
Principal Communication Systems Engineer Are you ready to take your career to new heights? Do you want to join a team of innovators and pioneers in the field of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms that is developing leading-edge phased array antennas and radios for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems? If you thrive in a start-up environment and are passionate about space technology, we want to hear from you! Role Overview: As a Principal Communication Systems Engineer, you will be the technical point of contact for the communication programs. You will lead the development of space architecture concepts, sub-system design, payload design, requirements development, analysis and decomposition, high-level software and hardware system architecture design, concept of operations (CONOPS) development, and risk assessment. You will coordinate activities across multidisciplinary engineering teams, raise issues at the program level, and drive complex programs to success. Key Responsibilities: Evaluate customer and operational needs to define requirements and ensure compatibility of all physical, functional, and program interfaces. Support reviews of requests for proposals to develop and respond with innovative solutions. Lead trade studies to optimise system architecture. Define and validate space system requirements and interfaces. Develop and direct technical concept development in support of proposals. Lead the development of space architecture concepts, sub-system design, payload design, requirements development, analysis and decomposition, hardware system design, link budget studies, gain line up, cascade analysis, array simulation studies, CONOPS development, and risk reduction. Lead analyses for affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification, product assurance, and other quality factors to ensure mission success. Participate in developing system engineering processes for requirements management, flow down, and traceability. Qualifications: Master's or Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering. 9+ years of experience in space communications. Strong background in communication theory and deep understanding of RF concepts and impairments. Practical experience with FPGA and modern vector processing engines. Familiarity with satellite-communications standards (NR NTN, DVB-S2x, CCSDS). Proficiency in at least one scripting language (ideally Python) and one programming language (ideally C++). Experience working with product/component developers and vendors. Sense of urgency and ability to work well under pressure. Why Join Us? Be part of a forward-thinking team that is shaping the future of space communications. Work in a hands-on, interactive, and autonomous environment. Engage in exciting and challenging projects that push the boundaries of technology. Collaborate with passionate and energetic individuals who are committed to innovation and excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Communication Systems Engineer to design and own new cutting-edge products in a fast-paced, innovative environment and benefits from a competitive salary and benefits and site-based working in Milton Keynes. If you are ready to make a significant impact in the field of space communications and want to be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning, apply now! This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan.
Apr 25, 2025
Full time
Principal Communication Systems Engineer Are you ready to take your career to new heights? Do you want to join a team of innovators and pioneers in the field of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms that is developing leading-edge phased array antennas and radios for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems? If you thrive in a start-up environment and are passionate about space technology, we want to hear from you! Role Overview: As a Principal Communication Systems Engineer, you will be the technical point of contact for the communication programs. You will lead the development of space architecture concepts, sub-system design, payload design, requirements development, analysis and decomposition, high-level software and hardware system architecture design, concept of operations (CONOPS) development, and risk assessment. You will coordinate activities across multidisciplinary engineering teams, raise issues at the program level, and drive complex programs to success. Key Responsibilities: Evaluate customer and operational needs to define requirements and ensure compatibility of all physical, functional, and program interfaces. Support reviews of requests for proposals to develop and respond with innovative solutions. Lead trade studies to optimise system architecture. Define and validate space system requirements and interfaces. Develop and direct technical concept development in support of proposals. Lead the development of space architecture concepts, sub-system design, payload design, requirements development, analysis and decomposition, hardware system design, link budget studies, gain line up, cascade analysis, array simulation studies, CONOPS development, and risk reduction. Lead analyses for affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification, product assurance, and other quality factors to ensure mission success. Participate in developing system engineering processes for requirements management, flow down, and traceability. Qualifications: Master's or Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering. 9+ years of experience in space communications. Strong background in communication theory and deep understanding of RF concepts and impairments. Practical experience with FPGA and modern vector processing engines. Familiarity with satellite-communications standards (NR NTN, DVB-S2x, CCSDS). Proficiency in at least one scripting language (ideally Python) and one programming language (ideally C++). Experience working with product/component developers and vendors. Sense of urgency and ability to work well under pressure. Why Join Us? Be part of a forward-thinking team that is shaping the future of space communications. Work in a hands-on, interactive, and autonomous environment. Engage in exciting and challenging projects that push the boundaries of technology. Collaborate with passionate and energetic individuals who are committed to innovation and excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Communication Systems Engineer to design and own new cutting-edge products in a fast-paced, innovative environment and benefits from a competitive salary and benefits and site-based working in Milton Keynes. If you are ready to make a significant impact in the field of space communications and want to be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning, apply now! This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan.
We're evoke, one of the world's leading betting and gaming companies and we're looking for a Product Machine Learning Scientist to join our team. In this role, you'll work on highly complicated challenges in the gaming industry. Take a significant part in the growth process of one of the leading gaming companies in the world and work in a challenging, exciting and expanding environment. Work with leading developers, analysts, product managers and business owners on growth opportunities and new ideas and be part of our AI revolution. This is a unique opportunity for end-to-end Machine Learning Scientists that have a strong background and experience in machine learning pipeline going through business understanding, data exploration, feature engineering, model building, performance evaluation, testing and production deployment. Our Product Analytics team is at the heart of data-driven decision-making, empowering the company to create exceptional gaming experiences. We partner closely with product managers and business leaders to uncover insights, measure impact, and drive strategy. By analysing player behaviour, identifying trends, and evaluating feature performance, our team ensures that every decision is informed by robust, actionable data. Together, we fuel innovation and help deliver personalised, engaging experiences that delight our players and maximize value. What you will be doing: Collaborating with various departments in the company to provide advanced Data Science solutions end to end. Independent research and innovation in new content and technological domains. Taking a leading role in projects such as recommendation systems, churn and uplift modelling, real-time predictions, handling live streaming data, users clustering and personalization, product A/B continuous optimization, and many others. Who we are looking for: We are committed to responsible gambling, and we are looking for people who can support our ethos. To apply to this post, you will have: MSc in Computer Science/Statistics/Engineering or a related field with a focus on applied statistics, AI, machine learning, or related fields with experience working with predictive and probabilistic models, clustering algorithms, classification models and time series techniques in a production environment. Proficiency with Python and all related Data Science libraries (numpy, pandas, matplotlib, etc.), and SQL with excellent analytical and algorithmic skills. A proven record for successful implementation of translating business requirements into a technical solution. Multi-tasking skills from a technologically diverse background and the ability/willingness to learn new things quickly. What we offer: Our roles offer more than just a job, you'll become part of the William Hill family! We have created an environment where our people can thrive. Check out some of the fantastic benefits on offer: Family Support: Industry-leading maternity and paternity leave and paid time off if you have caring responsibilities. Perks and discounts: Discounts at a range of high-street retailers. Financial compensation: pension, and bonus schemes. Health & wellbeing: Tools and services to help support your well-being, including support with mental health and financial education. You will also have access to gym discounts and our cycle to work scheme. Hybrid working: Our employees can work from home up to 80% of the time with 20% of office time built in to ensure we get some face-to-face collaborative team time - and the chance for a coffee and a catch-up! More about evoke: We're a business that embraces change and progress. The power behind big name brands William Hill, 888 and Mr Green, evoke is the new name for 888 Holdings. Marking a new sense of purpose, direction and ambition for the business, there couldn't be a more exciting time to join us as we accelerate our journey to bring even greater delight to our customers with world-class betting and gaming experiences. That's the future. That's evoke. At evoke, you'll benefit from flexibility and a culture built on trust. We'll give you the space to be yourself and the tools you need to protect our customers while they play. We'll invest in your future to help you develop your unique strengths and build a career that's right for you. Apply: At evoke, we prioritise diversity, equity, and inclusion for the benefit of our company, employees, and communities. We foster a welcoming and safe workplace that values all forms of diversity and provides opportunities for growth. Sound good? Then you belong at our place! The first step in the recruitment process is kickstarting your application, followed by an initial screening call and an interview stage. Apply today to kickstart your application with the evoke Family!
Apr 25, 2025
Full time
We're evoke, one of the world's leading betting and gaming companies and we're looking for a Product Machine Learning Scientist to join our team. In this role, you'll work on highly complicated challenges in the gaming industry. Take a significant part in the growth process of one of the leading gaming companies in the world and work in a challenging, exciting and expanding environment. Work with leading developers, analysts, product managers and business owners on growth opportunities and new ideas and be part of our AI revolution. This is a unique opportunity for end-to-end Machine Learning Scientists that have a strong background and experience in machine learning pipeline going through business understanding, data exploration, feature engineering, model building, performance evaluation, testing and production deployment. Our Product Analytics team is at the heart of data-driven decision-making, empowering the company to create exceptional gaming experiences. We partner closely with product managers and business leaders to uncover insights, measure impact, and drive strategy. By analysing player behaviour, identifying trends, and evaluating feature performance, our team ensures that every decision is informed by robust, actionable data. Together, we fuel innovation and help deliver personalised, engaging experiences that delight our players and maximize value. What you will be doing: Collaborating with various departments in the company to provide advanced Data Science solutions end to end. Independent research and innovation in new content and technological domains. Taking a leading role in projects such as recommendation systems, churn and uplift modelling, real-time predictions, handling live streaming data, users clustering and personalization, product A/B continuous optimization, and many others. Who we are looking for: We are committed to responsible gambling, and we are looking for people who can support our ethos. To apply to this post, you will have: MSc in Computer Science/Statistics/Engineering or a related field with a focus on applied statistics, AI, machine learning, or related fields with experience working with predictive and probabilistic models, clustering algorithms, classification models and time series techniques in a production environment. Proficiency with Python and all related Data Science libraries (numpy, pandas, matplotlib, etc.), and SQL with excellent analytical and algorithmic skills. A proven record for successful implementation of translating business requirements into a technical solution. Multi-tasking skills from a technologically diverse background and the ability/willingness to learn new things quickly. What we offer: Our roles offer more than just a job, you'll become part of the William Hill family! We have created an environment where our people can thrive. Check out some of the fantastic benefits on offer: Family Support: Industry-leading maternity and paternity leave and paid time off if you have caring responsibilities. Perks and discounts: Discounts at a range of high-street retailers. Financial compensation: pension, and bonus schemes. Health & wellbeing: Tools and services to help support your well-being, including support with mental health and financial education. You will also have access to gym discounts and our cycle to work scheme. Hybrid working: Our employees can work from home up to 80% of the time with 20% of office time built in to ensure we get some face-to-face collaborative team time - and the chance for a coffee and a catch-up! More about evoke: We're a business that embraces change and progress. The power behind big name brands William Hill, 888 and Mr Green, evoke is the new name for 888 Holdings. Marking a new sense of purpose, direction and ambition for the business, there couldn't be a more exciting time to join us as we accelerate our journey to bring even greater delight to our customers with world-class betting and gaming experiences. That's the future. That's evoke. At evoke, you'll benefit from flexibility and a culture built on trust. We'll give you the space to be yourself and the tools you need to protect our customers while they play. We'll invest in your future to help you develop your unique strengths and build a career that's right for you. Apply: At evoke, we prioritise diversity, equity, and inclusion for the benefit of our company, employees, and communities. We foster a welcoming and safe workplace that values all forms of diversity and provides opportunities for growth. Sound good? Then you belong at our place! The first step in the recruitment process is kickstarting your application, followed by an initial screening call and an interview stage. Apply today to kickstart your application with the evoke Family!
Applied Scientist, AWS Agentic AI Job ID: Amazon Development Center (Tel Aviv) Come join the AWS Agentic AI science team in building the next generation models for intelligent automation. AWS, the world-leading provider of cloud services, has fostered the creation and growth of countless new businesses, and is a positive force for good. Our customers bring problems that will give Applied Scientists like you endless opportunities to see your research have a positive and immediate impact in the world. You will have the opportunity to partner with technology and business teams to solve real-world problems, have access to virtually endless data and computational resources, and to world-class engineers and developers that can help bring your ideas into the world. As part of the team, we expect that you will develop innovative solutions to hard problems and publish your findings at peer-reviewed conferences and workshops. We are looking for world-class researchers with experience in one or more of the following areas: autonomous agents API orchestration Planning large multimodal models (especially vision-language models) reinforcement learning (RL) sequential decision making BASIC QUALIFICATIONS PhD, or Master's degree and 6+ years of applied research experience 3+ years of building machine learning models for business application experience Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language Experience with neural deep learning methods and machine learning PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with genAI and agents Experience in shipping AI products Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit this link for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Apr 25, 2025
Full time
Applied Scientist, AWS Agentic AI Job ID: Amazon Development Center (Tel Aviv) Come join the AWS Agentic AI science team in building the next generation models for intelligent automation. AWS, the world-leading provider of cloud services, has fostered the creation and growth of countless new businesses, and is a positive force for good. Our customers bring problems that will give Applied Scientists like you endless opportunities to see your research have a positive and immediate impact in the world. You will have the opportunity to partner with technology and business teams to solve real-world problems, have access to virtually endless data and computational resources, and to world-class engineers and developers that can help bring your ideas into the world. As part of the team, we expect that you will develop innovative solutions to hard problems and publish your findings at peer-reviewed conferences and workshops. We are looking for world-class researchers with experience in one or more of the following areas: autonomous agents API orchestration Planning large multimodal models (especially vision-language models) reinforcement learning (RL) sequential decision making BASIC QUALIFICATIONS PhD, or Master's degree and 6+ years of applied research experience 3+ years of building machine learning models for business application experience Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language Experience with neural deep learning methods and machine learning PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with genAI and agents Experience in shipping AI products Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit this link for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Requisition ID: R Category: Engineering Location: London, London, United Kingdom Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom Clearance Type: Highest Level of Government Clearance Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time Positions Available: 1 Salary: £92,000 - £138,000 Closing Date - Monday 24th March Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK At Northrop Grumman UK, our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible. This mind-set goes beyond our customer solutions; it's the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So, what's your possible? Opportunity: This is more than just a job; it's a mission. As a Principal Cloud Solutions Architect working within the Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCoE) you will be bringing your knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Entra to the projects and programmes of Northrop Grumman and our customers. You'll have the chance to consult, design and build systems as part of our Secure Sovereign Landing Zone, delivering mission impact throughout both our Defence and Cyber & Intelligence businesses. From complex C4ISR systems in service with the Royal Navy, to specialist Defence, intelligence and information systems, Northrop Grumman is a trusted mission partner delivering technology projects at scale and pace. "Working in the Cloud Centre of Excellence places you at the heart of Northrop Grumman's continued push to become a cloud centric defence company. On a daily basis CCoE Architects can pivot from building next generation defence system, to helping software developers configure and make the most of new cloud tools. As well as, building proof of concept systems and working closely with cloud suppliers to ensure we stay at the cutting edge!" Responsibilities: Working with stakeholders to capture functional and non-functional requirements, in line with overarching project goals. Designing and building compliant, sovereign and secure cloud solutions using Infrastructure as Code techniques and DevSecOps tooling. Producing both high- and low-level designs for Azure and hybrid-cloud systems. Mentoring, training and inspiring both engineers and management to adopt cloud solutions and embrace emerging technologies. Benefits: We can offer you a range of flexible and hybrid working options to suit you, including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Our benefits including private health care, career development opportunities and performance bonuses. For a comprehensive list of benefits, speak to our recruitment team. We are looking for: Extensive experience working within Microsoft Cloud Architecture / Systems Design, Deployment and Administration, with recent roles in Technical or Team Leadership positions. Microsoft Certified in both Infrastructure and Security pillars, with experience of designing, deploying and administering cloud based solutions. Extensive experience of administration of Linux and Windows Operating Systems within large corporate environments. Extensive experience of designing, deploying and troubleshooting IP networks, in on-premises, cloud and hybrid architectures. Extensive experience of Infrastructure as Code development in languages such as Powershell, Python, Typescript and Bash. Experience in using Architectural Methodologies & Frameworks (e.g. TOGAF). Experience of working in highly regulated and secured environments. Security clearance: You must be able to gain and maintain the highest level of UK Government security clearance. Our requirement team is on hand to answer any questions and we will guide you through the process. Why join us? Be part of our global team of 100,000 colleagues - The possibilities for your future career are only limited by your drive. Whether you're looking for a hands-on internship or your next leadership position, we have career opportunities across the world. Northrop Grumman continues to expand and broaden our presence in global markets and strengthen our partnerships with local industry. A mission to believe in - Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world, expanding our reach from land, sea, and air to space and cyberspace. From engineering data and intelligence solutions, to developing maritime navigation and control systems and innovating command and control systems for the UK and NATO, what we do together matters. A place to belong and thrive - Every voice matters at our table meaning you can bring your authentic self to work. From our Employee Resource Groups backed by thousands of employees, to sponsoring Cheltenham Pride and our partnerships with Association For Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers, Forces Transition Group, Mind, and Women in Defence - we are passionate about growing and supporting our inclusive community where everyone can belong. Your career, your way - Shape your career journey with diverse roles, mentorship, and development opportunities that fuel your curiosity, channel your expertise and nurture your passion. Looking for flexibility? Balance your professional career with your personal life, health and wellbeing benefits, discount schemes, pension benefits and investment in your future development. Speak to our team to find the balance that's right for you. Ready to apply? Yes - Submit your application online. Your application will be reviewed by our team and we will be in touch. Possibly, I'd like to find out more about this role - Reach out to our team for more information and support. No, I don't think this role is right for me - Our extensive UK growth means we have exciting, new opportunities opening all the time. Speak to our team to discuss your career goals. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.
Apr 25, 2025
Full time
Requisition ID: R Category: Engineering Location: London, London, United Kingdom Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom Clearance Type: Highest Level of Government Clearance Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time Positions Available: 1 Salary: £92,000 - £138,000 Closing Date - Monday 24th March Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK At Northrop Grumman UK, our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible. This mind-set goes beyond our customer solutions; it's the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So, what's your possible? Opportunity: This is more than just a job; it's a mission. As a Principal Cloud Solutions Architect working within the Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCoE) you will be bringing your knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Entra to the projects and programmes of Northrop Grumman and our customers. You'll have the chance to consult, design and build systems as part of our Secure Sovereign Landing Zone, delivering mission impact throughout both our Defence and Cyber & Intelligence businesses. From complex C4ISR systems in service with the Royal Navy, to specialist Defence, intelligence and information systems, Northrop Grumman is a trusted mission partner delivering technology projects at scale and pace. "Working in the Cloud Centre of Excellence places you at the heart of Northrop Grumman's continued push to become a cloud centric defence company. On a daily basis CCoE Architects can pivot from building next generation defence system, to helping software developers configure and make the most of new cloud tools. As well as, building proof of concept systems and working closely with cloud suppliers to ensure we stay at the cutting edge!" Responsibilities: Working with stakeholders to capture functional and non-functional requirements, in line with overarching project goals. Designing and building compliant, sovereign and secure cloud solutions using Infrastructure as Code techniques and DevSecOps tooling. Producing both high- and low-level designs for Azure and hybrid-cloud systems. Mentoring, training and inspiring both engineers and management to adopt cloud solutions and embrace emerging technologies. Benefits: We can offer you a range of flexible and hybrid working options to suit you, including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Our benefits including private health care, career development opportunities and performance bonuses. For a comprehensive list of benefits, speak to our recruitment team. We are looking for: Extensive experience working within Microsoft Cloud Architecture / Systems Design, Deployment and Administration, with recent roles in Technical or Team Leadership positions. Microsoft Certified in both Infrastructure and Security pillars, with experience of designing, deploying and administering cloud based solutions. Extensive experience of administration of Linux and Windows Operating Systems within large corporate environments. Extensive experience of designing, deploying and troubleshooting IP networks, in on-premises, cloud and hybrid architectures. Extensive experience of Infrastructure as Code development in languages such as Powershell, Python, Typescript and Bash. Experience in using Architectural Methodologies & Frameworks (e.g. TOGAF). Experience of working in highly regulated and secured environments. Security clearance: You must be able to gain and maintain the highest level of UK Government security clearance. Our requirement team is on hand to answer any questions and we will guide you through the process. Why join us? Be part of our global team of 100,000 colleagues - The possibilities for your future career are only limited by your drive. Whether you're looking for a hands-on internship or your next leadership position, we have career opportunities across the world. Northrop Grumman continues to expand and broaden our presence in global markets and strengthen our partnerships with local industry. A mission to believe in - Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world, expanding our reach from land, sea, and air to space and cyberspace. From engineering data and intelligence solutions, to developing maritime navigation and control systems and innovating command and control systems for the UK and NATO, what we do together matters. A place to belong and thrive - Every voice matters at our table meaning you can bring your authentic self to work. From our Employee Resource Groups backed by thousands of employees, to sponsoring Cheltenham Pride and our partnerships with Association For Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers, Forces Transition Group, Mind, and Women in Defence - we are passionate about growing and supporting our inclusive community where everyone can belong. Your career, your way - Shape your career journey with diverse roles, mentorship, and development opportunities that fuel your curiosity, channel your expertise and nurture your passion. Looking for flexibility? Balance your professional career with your personal life, health and wellbeing benefits, discount schemes, pension benefits and investment in your future development. Speak to our team to find the balance that's right for you. Ready to apply? Yes - Submit your application online. Your application will be reviewed by our team and we will be in touch. Possibly, I'd like to find out more about this role - Reach out to our team for more information and support. No, I don't think this role is right for me - Our extensive UK growth means we have exciting, new opportunities opening all the time. Speak to our team to discuss your career goals. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.
Locus Robotics is a global leader in warehouse automation, delivering unmatched flexibility and unlimited throughput, and actionable intelligence to optimize operations. Powered by LocusONE, an AI-driven platform, our advanced autonomous mobile robots seamlessly integrate into existing warehouse environments to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and scale operations with ease. Trusted by over 150 industry leading retail, healthcare, 3PL, and industrial brands in over 350 sites worldwide, Locus enables warehouse operators to achieve rapid ROI, minimize labor costs, and continuously improve productivity. Our industry-first Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) model ensures ongoing innovation, scalability, and cost-effectiveness without the burden of significant capital investments. With proven capabilities in diverse workflows-from picking and replenishment to sorting and pack-out-Locus Robotics empowers businesses to meet peak demands and adapt to ever-changing operational needs. Are you a Machine Learning Engineer with a passion for reinforcement learning, multi-agent systems, and simulation at scale? We want to hear from you! At Locus Robotics, we're developing advanced simulation tools and ML systems to optimize the behavior of large autonomous fleets in dynamic environments. In this role, you will work on cutting-edge reinforcement learning (RL) models, multi-agent systems, and faster-than-real-time simulations to drive innovation in logistics, robotics, and beyond. You'll collaborate with a highly skilled team of engineers and data scientists to develop scalable ML models and deploy them into production environments using modern MLOps practices. If you're excited about solving real-world optimization problems, building high-performance ML infrastructure, and working with autonomous agent simulations, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact. This is a remote position based in England, Scotland, Portugal, Poland, or Spain. Candidates must be authorized to work in one of these countries without the need for work sponsorship. Responsibilities: Utilize, develop, and enhance simulation tooling and infrastructure to enable faster-than-real-time modelling of 1,000+ autonomous agents for various use cases such as fleet optimization, logistics, or robotics. Develop, deploy, and maintain machine learning models, with a strong focus on reinforcement learning (RL) and multi-agent systems to optimize fleet behavior in dynamic environments. Implement and improve MLOps pipelines to support continuous training, deployment, monitoring, and scaling of machine learning models in production. Collaborate with data engineers and software developers to ensure seamless integration of machine learning models with existing infrastructure and data pipelines. Stay up to date with advancements in reinforcement learning, distributed computing, and ML frameworks to drive innovation in the organization. Work with cloud-based solutions (AWS, GCP, or Azure) to deploy and manage machine learning workloads in a scalable manner. Qualifications: Master's degree or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field. 4+ years of hands-on experience designing and deploying machine learning models in production, with a focus on reinforcement learning (RL) and multi-agent systems (MAS). Advanced Python programming skills, with a strong emphasis on writing efficient, scalable, and maintainable code. Proven experience with TensorFlow/PyTorch/Jax, Scikit-learn, and MLOps workflows for training, deployment, and monitoring of ML models. Experience working with Polars and/or Pandas for high-performance data processing. Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), including containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes. Hands-on experience with reinforcement learning frameworks such as OpenAI Gym or Stable-Baselines3. Practical knowledge of optimization algorithms and probabilistic modeling techniques (e.g., Bayesian methods, Gaussian Belief Propagation). Experience integrating models into real-time decision-making systems or multi-agent RL environments (MARL). Exposure to spatiotemporal data analysis, including time-series anomaly detection and forecasting. Familiarity with ROS (Robot Operating System) for robotics or simulation integration. Publications in top-tier conferences/journals (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICRA, CVPR, ECCV, ICCV) are a plus. Proficient English written and verbal communication skills required to collaborate effectively with internal and external teams. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to contribute effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Apr 25, 2025
Full time
Locus Robotics is a global leader in warehouse automation, delivering unmatched flexibility and unlimited throughput, and actionable intelligence to optimize operations. Powered by LocusONE, an AI-driven platform, our advanced autonomous mobile robots seamlessly integrate into existing warehouse environments to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and scale operations with ease. Trusted by over 150 industry leading retail, healthcare, 3PL, and industrial brands in over 350 sites worldwide, Locus enables warehouse operators to achieve rapid ROI, minimize labor costs, and continuously improve productivity. Our industry-first Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) model ensures ongoing innovation, scalability, and cost-effectiveness without the burden of significant capital investments. With proven capabilities in diverse workflows-from picking and replenishment to sorting and pack-out-Locus Robotics empowers businesses to meet peak demands and adapt to ever-changing operational needs. Are you a Machine Learning Engineer with a passion for reinforcement learning, multi-agent systems, and simulation at scale? We want to hear from you! At Locus Robotics, we're developing advanced simulation tools and ML systems to optimize the behavior of large autonomous fleets in dynamic environments. In this role, you will work on cutting-edge reinforcement learning (RL) models, multi-agent systems, and faster-than-real-time simulations to drive innovation in logistics, robotics, and beyond. You'll collaborate with a highly skilled team of engineers and data scientists to develop scalable ML models and deploy them into production environments using modern MLOps practices. If you're excited about solving real-world optimization problems, building high-performance ML infrastructure, and working with autonomous agent simulations, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact. This is a remote position based in England, Scotland, Portugal, Poland, or Spain. Candidates must be authorized to work in one of these countries without the need for work sponsorship. Responsibilities: Utilize, develop, and enhance simulation tooling and infrastructure to enable faster-than-real-time modelling of 1,000+ autonomous agents for various use cases such as fleet optimization, logistics, or robotics. Develop, deploy, and maintain machine learning models, with a strong focus on reinforcement learning (RL) and multi-agent systems to optimize fleet behavior in dynamic environments. Implement and improve MLOps pipelines to support continuous training, deployment, monitoring, and scaling of machine learning models in production. Collaborate with data engineers and software developers to ensure seamless integration of machine learning models with existing infrastructure and data pipelines. Stay up to date with advancements in reinforcement learning, distributed computing, and ML frameworks to drive innovation in the organization. Work with cloud-based solutions (AWS, GCP, or Azure) to deploy and manage machine learning workloads in a scalable manner. Qualifications: Master's degree or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field. 4+ years of hands-on experience designing and deploying machine learning models in production, with a focus on reinforcement learning (RL) and multi-agent systems (MAS). Advanced Python programming skills, with a strong emphasis on writing efficient, scalable, and maintainable code. Proven experience with TensorFlow/PyTorch/Jax, Scikit-learn, and MLOps workflows for training, deployment, and monitoring of ML models. Experience working with Polars and/or Pandas for high-performance data processing. Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), including containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes. Hands-on experience with reinforcement learning frameworks such as OpenAI Gym or Stable-Baselines3. Practical knowledge of optimization algorithms and probabilistic modeling techniques (e.g., Bayesian methods, Gaussian Belief Propagation). Experience integrating models into real-time decision-making systems or multi-agent RL environments (MARL). Exposure to spatiotemporal data analysis, including time-series anomaly detection and forecasting. Familiarity with ROS (Robot Operating System) for robotics or simulation integration. Publications in top-tier conferences/journals (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICRA, CVPR, ECCV, ICCV) are a plus. Proficient English written and verbal communication skills required to collaborate effectively with internal and external teams. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to contribute effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Who we are At Choreograph, we deliver data-driven products and solutions that make advertising work better for people. Choreograph, an affiliate of GroupM, is a global data products and technology company, purpose-built for an era that demands a new approach to data management, usage, and brand growth. Data is the fuel that powers growth. The companies who best leverage data are creating unbeatable advantages over their competitors while simultaneously connecting with customers more effectively. Our goal is to help future-focused businesses use their data in ways that meet savvy customers' expectations while building trust and understanding. Who we are looking for As our Director of Engineering, you will lead the development of state-of-the-art agency tools and systems and manage a team of highly talented software engineers. You will take our technological capabilities in business operations to the level of world-class thought leadership and ultimate efficiency. The role is of high visibility and scope. At Choreograph, you will collaborate with a group of quick-witted, humorous, and extremely dedicated coworkers and clients who are all passionate about digital media. The Choreograph work environment is inviting. You will work in an open, modern space where you will often find groups in casual brainstorming sessions sharing ideas and strategies for new initiatives. Everyone has a voice at Choreograph, and we are open to new ways of thinking, especially those that will contribute to the overall success of Choreograph. Opinions and ideas are always welcomed, in fact, they are encouraged! We believe in the power of digital media to transform the way businesses and consumers interact. You must believe it as well. What you'll do Oversee technology development team(s) focused on business processes, workflows, integrations, and efficiencies in a highly dynamic environment requiring agility of development. Hire, train, manage, and mentor software engineers through continuous interaction and regular performance reviews. Identify appropriate goals and development opportunities for team members. Must also be able to attract and retain top-tier talent. Manage the license agreements needed for the team to run in terms of tools and infrastructure. Sit in different meetings across different departments, like product, engineering, and business to provide technical clarities to Product/Business and business needs to Engineering. Able to remove any blockers for engineers in terms of code, resources, clarification, etc. Able to chime in for code reviews and design discussions on general coding practices and futureproofing. Deliver sustainable, performing, and cost-efficient software components fulfilling product requirements in time, budget, and quality. Be a champion of agile development, fostering the culture and pushing your people to rise to the occasion and deliver products on time. Provide estimates for planned tasks - identify project dependencies/anticipate and resolve conflicts that may pose a risk to successful completion. Responsibility for full SDLC (Planning, Engineering design, Development, QA, CI/CD, and Production Support). Provide 2nd-level support for production systems. Collaborate with other engineering managers, architects, and operations to develop overall standards, process documentation, impact assessments, and operability. Manage and resolve escalations. What you'll need At least 3+ years' experience in leading teams & 5+ years' experience as a software developer. Strong knowledge of software architecture, API design, API Management, and scalable systems. Strong experience in the following: Automating business workflows and proven experience with system integrations. Jira, Confluence, and DSP integrations. Either Python or .NET and at least passing familiarity with the other. Either Angular or React and at least passing familiarity with the other. SQL, GCP, Docker. Event-driven and micro-frontend architecture styles and patterns. Enterprise scale, high concurrency, and high availability technologies and architectures. Managing globally distributed teams. Experience with building LLM-based software solutions. You have a passion for: Working with users and an ability to normalize user requirements. Looking for novel and creative solutions to complex problems. Coding not only of a formal spec but also a problem statement. Effective delegation, recognizing gaps in knowledge or experience, and pursuing proper training. Agile, Continuous Integration, automation, and Delivery as well as Componentized design. You can communicate well with business users, product managers, and senior leadership. Experience working in agencies or ad tech industry is a strong plus. Success Attributes High energy and passion for the job. Motivated, self-starter, self-reliant, resilient, and ambitious. Comfortable and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Choreograph is WPP's global data products and technology company fueling growth for the world's most admired brands. Discover more about Choreograph at
Apr 25, 2025
Full time
Who we are At Choreograph, we deliver data-driven products and solutions that make advertising work better for people. Choreograph, an affiliate of GroupM, is a global data products and technology company, purpose-built for an era that demands a new approach to data management, usage, and brand growth. Data is the fuel that powers growth. The companies who best leverage data are creating unbeatable advantages over their competitors while simultaneously connecting with customers more effectively. Our goal is to help future-focused businesses use their data in ways that meet savvy customers' expectations while building trust and understanding. Who we are looking for As our Director of Engineering, you will lead the development of state-of-the-art agency tools and systems and manage a team of highly talented software engineers. You will take our technological capabilities in business operations to the level of world-class thought leadership and ultimate efficiency. The role is of high visibility and scope. At Choreograph, you will collaborate with a group of quick-witted, humorous, and extremely dedicated coworkers and clients who are all passionate about digital media. The Choreograph work environment is inviting. You will work in an open, modern space where you will often find groups in casual brainstorming sessions sharing ideas and strategies for new initiatives. Everyone has a voice at Choreograph, and we are open to new ways of thinking, especially those that will contribute to the overall success of Choreograph. Opinions and ideas are always welcomed, in fact, they are encouraged! We believe in the power of digital media to transform the way businesses and consumers interact. You must believe it as well. What you'll do Oversee technology development team(s) focused on business processes, workflows, integrations, and efficiencies in a highly dynamic environment requiring agility of development. Hire, train, manage, and mentor software engineers through continuous interaction and regular performance reviews. Identify appropriate goals and development opportunities for team members. Must also be able to attract and retain top-tier talent. Manage the license agreements needed for the team to run in terms of tools and infrastructure. Sit in different meetings across different departments, like product, engineering, and business to provide technical clarities to Product/Business and business needs to Engineering. Able to remove any blockers for engineers in terms of code, resources, clarification, etc. Able to chime in for code reviews and design discussions on general coding practices and futureproofing. Deliver sustainable, performing, and cost-efficient software components fulfilling product requirements in time, budget, and quality. Be a champion of agile development, fostering the culture and pushing your people to rise to the occasion and deliver products on time. Provide estimates for planned tasks - identify project dependencies/anticipate and resolve conflicts that may pose a risk to successful completion. Responsibility for full SDLC (Planning, Engineering design, Development, QA, CI/CD, and Production Support). Provide 2nd-level support for production systems. Collaborate with other engineering managers, architects, and operations to develop overall standards, process documentation, impact assessments, and operability. Manage and resolve escalations. What you'll need At least 3+ years' experience in leading teams & 5+ years' experience as a software developer. Strong knowledge of software architecture, API design, API Management, and scalable systems. Strong experience in the following: Automating business workflows and proven experience with system integrations. Jira, Confluence, and DSP integrations. Either Python or .NET and at least passing familiarity with the other. Either Angular or React and at least passing familiarity with the other. SQL, GCP, Docker. Event-driven and micro-frontend architecture styles and patterns. Enterprise scale, high concurrency, and high availability technologies and architectures. Managing globally distributed teams. Experience with building LLM-based software solutions. You have a passion for: Working with users and an ability to normalize user requirements. Looking for novel and creative solutions to complex problems. Coding not only of a formal spec but also a problem statement. Effective delegation, recognizing gaps in knowledge or experience, and pursuing proper training. Agile, Continuous Integration, automation, and Delivery as well as Componentized design. You can communicate well with business users, product managers, and senior leadership. Experience working in agencies or ad tech industry is a strong plus. Success Attributes High energy and passion for the job. Motivated, self-starter, self-reliant, resilient, and ambitious. Comfortable and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Choreograph is WPP's global data products and technology company fueling growth for the world's most admired brands. Discover more about Choreograph at
Job Title: Senior Software Engineers Ref. 3452 Department: Technology Roles Location(s): Greater Manchester, Manchester, Samlesbury Job description Salary: £48,557 - £57,704, dependent on experience and including a basic salary and skills payment. Plus, you ll receive a one-off recruitment bonus of £3,500 (£1,750 on arrival and £1,750 on successful completion of probation). There s also the option to qualify for an increased skills payment of up to £19,113 once in-post, following a successful skills assessment. Flexible Working: We recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer full-time, part-time, and compressed hours. While hybrid working can be more restricted, due to the nature of the work, some home working may be available depending on business needs. Find out more about flexible working on our website. About Us GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity, and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks, and espionage. At GCHQ you ll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. The Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you ll play a pivotal role in finding solutions to mission-critical problems. You ll contribute to the architecture and design of new and existing systems, establish best working practices, and deliver high-quality software products. With your knowledge of various software engineering methodologies, you ll bring fresh ideas and approaches that have a real impact at the heart of our mission to keep the UK safe in the real world, and online. This is a practical role with plenty of opportunities to develop yourself and others. You might be reviewing pull requests, defining review, branching, and deployment strategies, or working with a range of software engineering frameworks. You operate at a deep technical level, leveraging your familiarity with languages such as JavaScript, Java, C++, Node, Python, Rust, Go, and .NET. Importantly, you ll bring a genuine excitement for discovering new software engineering techniques. You are part of a wider network of peers keen to share experiences, collaborate on projects, and learn from each other. With your experience, you set the standard, share innovative ways of working, and identify new priorities. You might lead and mentor a team or be the technical expert within a functioning team, bringing your experience with a range of software engineering methodologies to deliver innovative solutions. You engage with both technical and non-technical customers and have a real, positive influence on the wider engineering community. About You As a Senior Software Engineer, you bring knowledge of modern software engineering languages and frameworks such as C++, Golang, Java, JavaScript, .NET, Node, Python, Rust, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Additionally, you have experience leading Agile project teams and evaluating customer business requirements. Self-motivated and strategic, you act as a bridge between teams and communicate technical information clearly and with confidence. We welcome experienced professionals from related fields, including software engineering, cloud engineering and security, UX, site reliability engineering, front-end design, Agile, solution architecture, data engineering, or machine learning operations. You thrive in environments where creativity and innovation are necessary to solve unprecedented problems. Your work will involve establishing best working practices, delivering high-quality software products, mentoring other colleagues, and staying updated on new and emerging technologies to lead their adoption. Training and Development At GCHQ, we embrace a growth mindset. We re committed to your continuing development and offer tailored support to complement your preferred learning style. You ll be encouraged to dedicate up to 30% of your time to development, innovation, and experimentation. From day one, you ll have access to mentors and subject matter experts to help you settle into the role, and you can continue to have a mentor for as little or as long as you choose throughout your career. From books, online courses, and conferences to hands-on projects supported by our team, we ll provide the resources you need. We ll even provide funding towards formal qualifications. You ll have access to learning and development opportunities tailored to your role, covering a multitude of software disciplines including Front-End Design, Site Reliability Engineering, Data Engineering, Solution Architecture, Machine Learning Operations, UX, Agile, Cloud Engineering & Security. Additionally, we offer clear career progression paths to help you achieve your professional goals and advance within the organisation. Potential training courses could include: AWS Certified Developer Associate/Professional/AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate/Professional Certified SCRUM Master Microservices Architecture Training Advanced/Software Engineering Patterns Advanced Linux & CLI User Experience Internal Training for example Team Leadership (difficult conversations, leading a team etc.) Cloud Academy / Pluralsight / O'Reilly Subscription Our culture embraces a growth mindset, equality, and encourages teams and leaders to bring their best every day. Join us and help shape the future of national security while growing your expertise in an environment that supports and values you. Plus, as you gain experience and further your knowledge, you ll have opportunities for skill reviews that can lead to recognised additional skills payments. Rewards and Benefits You ll receive a starting salary of £48,557 - £57,704, dependent on skills and experience, with an additional one-off recruitment bonus of £3,500, plus other benefits including: 25 days annual leave automatically, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days of public and privilege holidays. Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme. Interest-free season ticket loan (parking and travel). Excellent pension scheme. Cycle to work scheme. Facilities such as a gym and restaurant, and on-site coffee bars (at some locations). Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At GCHQ diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking, and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented, in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment, and diversity on our website: We re Disability Confident GCHQ is proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP s Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain, and develop disabled people. As a Disability Confident employer, we aim to offer a fair and proportionate number of person-to-person interviews to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our Offer of Interview (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: You can evidence where you ve taken ownership of a technical project or piece of work. Ability to understand several modern languages/frameworks, such as C++, Golang, Java, JavaScript, .Net, Node, Python, Rust. Experience of working in an Agile Technical Project team. Provide evidence of competency as a Software Engineer. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: Application form sift. Technical and competency-based interview, including a presentation. If successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment, subject to vetting. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process in order to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process, including vetting, so we advise you to continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at GCHQ, you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It s something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can t take any recreational drugs, and you ll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us . click apply for full job details
Apr 25, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Senior Software Engineers Ref. 3452 Department: Technology Roles Location(s): Greater Manchester, Manchester, Samlesbury Job description Salary: £48,557 - £57,704, dependent on experience and including a basic salary and skills payment. Plus, you ll receive a one-off recruitment bonus of £3,500 (£1,750 on arrival and £1,750 on successful completion of probation). There s also the option to qualify for an increased skills payment of up to £19,113 once in-post, following a successful skills assessment. Flexible Working: We recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer full-time, part-time, and compressed hours. While hybrid working can be more restricted, due to the nature of the work, some home working may be available depending on business needs. Find out more about flexible working on our website. About Us GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity, and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks, and espionage. At GCHQ you ll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. The Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you ll play a pivotal role in finding solutions to mission-critical problems. You ll contribute to the architecture and design of new and existing systems, establish best working practices, and deliver high-quality software products. With your knowledge of various software engineering methodologies, you ll bring fresh ideas and approaches that have a real impact at the heart of our mission to keep the UK safe in the real world, and online. This is a practical role with plenty of opportunities to develop yourself and others. You might be reviewing pull requests, defining review, branching, and deployment strategies, or working with a range of software engineering frameworks. You operate at a deep technical level, leveraging your familiarity with languages such as JavaScript, Java, C++, Node, Python, Rust, Go, and .NET. Importantly, you ll bring a genuine excitement for discovering new software engineering techniques. You are part of a wider network of peers keen to share experiences, collaborate on projects, and learn from each other. With your experience, you set the standard, share innovative ways of working, and identify new priorities. You might lead and mentor a team or be the technical expert within a functioning team, bringing your experience with a range of software engineering methodologies to deliver innovative solutions. You engage with both technical and non-technical customers and have a real, positive influence on the wider engineering community. About You As a Senior Software Engineer, you bring knowledge of modern software engineering languages and frameworks such as C++, Golang, Java, JavaScript, .NET, Node, Python, Rust, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Additionally, you have experience leading Agile project teams and evaluating customer business requirements. Self-motivated and strategic, you act as a bridge between teams and communicate technical information clearly and with confidence. We welcome experienced professionals from related fields, including software engineering, cloud engineering and security, UX, site reliability engineering, front-end design, Agile, solution architecture, data engineering, or machine learning operations. You thrive in environments where creativity and innovation are necessary to solve unprecedented problems. Your work will involve establishing best working practices, delivering high-quality software products, mentoring other colleagues, and staying updated on new and emerging technologies to lead their adoption. Training and Development At GCHQ, we embrace a growth mindset. We re committed to your continuing development and offer tailored support to complement your preferred learning style. You ll be encouraged to dedicate up to 30% of your time to development, innovation, and experimentation. From day one, you ll have access to mentors and subject matter experts to help you settle into the role, and you can continue to have a mentor for as little or as long as you choose throughout your career. From books, online courses, and conferences to hands-on projects supported by our team, we ll provide the resources you need. We ll even provide funding towards formal qualifications. You ll have access to learning and development opportunities tailored to your role, covering a multitude of software disciplines including Front-End Design, Site Reliability Engineering, Data Engineering, Solution Architecture, Machine Learning Operations, UX, Agile, Cloud Engineering & Security. Additionally, we offer clear career progression paths to help you achieve your professional goals and advance within the organisation. Potential training courses could include: AWS Certified Developer Associate/Professional/AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate/Professional Certified SCRUM Master Microservices Architecture Training Advanced/Software Engineering Patterns Advanced Linux & CLI User Experience Internal Training for example Team Leadership (difficult conversations, leading a team etc.) Cloud Academy / Pluralsight / O'Reilly Subscription Our culture embraces a growth mindset, equality, and encourages teams and leaders to bring their best every day. Join us and help shape the future of national security while growing your expertise in an environment that supports and values you. Plus, as you gain experience and further your knowledge, you ll have opportunities for skill reviews that can lead to recognised additional skills payments. Rewards and Benefits You ll receive a starting salary of £48,557 - £57,704, dependent on skills and experience, with an additional one-off recruitment bonus of £3,500, plus other benefits including: 25 days annual leave automatically, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days of public and privilege holidays. Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme. Interest-free season ticket loan (parking and travel). Excellent pension scheme. Cycle to work scheme. Facilities such as a gym and restaurant, and on-site coffee bars (at some locations). Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At GCHQ diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking, and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented, in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment, and diversity on our website: We re Disability Confident GCHQ is proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP s Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain, and develop disabled people. As a Disability Confident employer, we aim to offer a fair and proportionate number of person-to-person interviews to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our Offer of Interview (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: You can evidence where you ve taken ownership of a technical project or piece of work. Ability to understand several modern languages/frameworks, such as C++, Golang, Java, JavaScript, .Net, Node, Python, Rust. Experience of working in an Agile Technical Project team. Provide evidence of competency as a Software Engineer. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: Application form sift. Technical and competency-based interview, including a presentation. If successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment, subject to vetting. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process in order to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process, including vetting, so we advise you to continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at GCHQ, you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It s something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can t take any recreational drugs, and you ll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us . click apply for full job details
Job Title: Senior Software Engineers Ref. 3452 Department: Technology Roles Location(s): Greater Manchester, Manchester, Samlesbury Job description Salary: £48,557 - £57,704, dependent on experience and including a basic salary and skills payment. Plus, you ll receive a one-off recruitment bonus of £3,500 (£1,750 on arrival and £1,750 on successful completion of probation). There s also the option to qualify for an increased skills payment of up to £19,113 once in-post, following a successful skills assessment. Flexible Working: We recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer full-time, part-time, and compressed hours. While hybrid working can be more restricted, due to the nature of the work, some home working may be available depending on business needs. Find out more about flexible working on our website. About Us GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity, and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks, and espionage. At GCHQ you ll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. The Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you ll play a pivotal role in finding solutions to mission-critical problems. You ll contribute to the architecture and design of new and existing systems, establish best working practices, and deliver high-quality software products. With your knowledge of various software engineering methodologies, you ll bring fresh ideas and approaches that have a real impact at the heart of our mission to keep the UK safe in the real world, and online. This is a practical role with plenty of opportunities to develop yourself and others. You might be reviewing pull requests, defining review, branching, and deployment strategies, or working with a range of software engineering frameworks. You operate at a deep technical level, leveraging your familiarity with languages such as JavaScript, Java, C++, Node, Python, Rust, Go, and .NET. Importantly, you ll bring a genuine excitement for discovering new software engineering techniques. You are part of a wider network of peers keen to share experiences, collaborate on projects, and learn from each other. With your experience, you set the standard, share innovative ways of working, and identify new priorities. You might lead and mentor a team or be the technical expert within a functioning team, bringing your experience with a range of software engineering methodologies to deliver innovative solutions. You engage with both technical and non-technical customers and have a real, positive influence on the wider engineering community. About You As a Senior Software Engineer, you bring knowledge of modern software engineering languages and frameworks such as C++, Golang, Java, JavaScript, .NET, Node, Python, Rust, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Additionally, you have experience leading Agile project teams and evaluating customer business requirements. Self-motivated and strategic, you act as a bridge between teams and communicate technical information clearly and with confidence. We welcome experienced professionals from related fields, including software engineering, cloud engineering and security, UX, site reliability engineering, front-end design, Agile, solution architecture, data engineering, or machine learning operations. You thrive in environments where creativity and innovation are necessary to solve unprecedented problems. Your work will involve establishing best working practices, delivering high-quality software products, mentoring other colleagues, and staying updated on new and emerging technologies to lead their adoption. Training and Development At GCHQ, we embrace a growth mindset. We re committed to your continuing development and offer tailored support to complement your preferred learning style. You ll be encouraged to dedicate up to 30% of your time to development, innovation, and experimentation. From day one, you ll have access to mentors and subject matter experts to help you settle into the role, and you can continue to have a mentor for as little or as long as you choose throughout your career. From books, online courses, and conferences to hands-on projects supported by our team, we ll provide the resources you need. We ll even provide funding towards formal qualifications. You ll have access to learning and development opportunities tailored to your role, covering a multitude of software disciplines including Front-End Design, Site Reliability Engineering, Data Engineering, Solution Architecture, Machine Learning Operations, UX, Agile, Cloud Engineering & Security. Additionally, we offer clear career progression paths to help you achieve your professional goals and advance within the organisation. Potential training courses could include: AWS Certified Developer Associate/Professional/AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate/Professional Certified SCRUM Master Microservices Architecture Training Advanced/Software Engineering Patterns Advanced Linux & CLI User Experience Internal Training for example Team Leadership (difficult conversations, leading a team etc.) Cloud Academy / Pluralsight / O'Reilly Subscription Our culture embraces a growth mindset, equality, and encourages teams and leaders to bring their best every day. Join us and help shape the future of national security while growing your expertise in an environment that supports and values you. Plus, as you gain experience and further your knowledge, you ll have opportunities for skill reviews that can lead to recognised additional skills payments. Rewards and Benefits You ll receive a starting salary of £48,557 - £57,704, dependent on skills and experience, with an additional one-off recruitment bonus of £3,500, plus other benefits including: 25 days annual leave automatically, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days of public and privilege holidays. Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme. Interest-free season ticket loan (parking and travel). Excellent pension scheme. Cycle to work scheme. Facilities such as a gym and restaurant, and on-site coffee bars (at some locations). Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At GCHQ diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking, and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented, in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment, and diversity on our website: We re Disability Confident GCHQ is proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP s Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain, and develop disabled people. As a Disability Confident employer, we aim to offer a fair and proportionate number of person-to-person interviews to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our Offer of Interview (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: You can evidence where you ve taken ownership of a technical project or piece of work. Ability to understand several modern languages/frameworks, such as C++, Golang, Java, JavaScript, .Net, Node, Python, Rust. Experience of working in an Agile Technical Project team. Provide evidence of competency as a Software Engineer. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: Application form sift. Technical and competency-based interview, including a presentation. If successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment, subject to vetting. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process in order to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process, including vetting, so we advise you to continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at GCHQ, you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It s something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can t take any recreational drugs, and you ll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us . click apply for full job details
Apr 25, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Senior Software Engineers Ref. 3452 Department: Technology Roles Location(s): Greater Manchester, Manchester, Samlesbury Job description Salary: £48,557 - £57,704, dependent on experience and including a basic salary and skills payment. Plus, you ll receive a one-off recruitment bonus of £3,500 (£1,750 on arrival and £1,750 on successful completion of probation). There s also the option to qualify for an increased skills payment of up to £19,113 once in-post, following a successful skills assessment. Flexible Working: We recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer full-time, part-time, and compressed hours. While hybrid working can be more restricted, due to the nature of the work, some home working may be available depending on business needs. Find out more about flexible working on our website. About Us GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity, and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks, and espionage. At GCHQ you ll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. The Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you ll play a pivotal role in finding solutions to mission-critical problems. You ll contribute to the architecture and design of new and existing systems, establish best working practices, and deliver high-quality software products. With your knowledge of various software engineering methodologies, you ll bring fresh ideas and approaches that have a real impact at the heart of our mission to keep the UK safe in the real world, and online. This is a practical role with plenty of opportunities to develop yourself and others. You might be reviewing pull requests, defining review, branching, and deployment strategies, or working with a range of software engineering frameworks. You operate at a deep technical level, leveraging your familiarity with languages such as JavaScript, Java, C++, Node, Python, Rust, Go, and .NET. Importantly, you ll bring a genuine excitement for discovering new software engineering techniques. You are part of a wider network of peers keen to share experiences, collaborate on projects, and learn from each other. With your experience, you set the standard, share innovative ways of working, and identify new priorities. You might lead and mentor a team or be the technical expert within a functioning team, bringing your experience with a range of software engineering methodologies to deliver innovative solutions. You engage with both technical and non-technical customers and have a real, positive influence on the wider engineering community. About You As a Senior Software Engineer, you bring knowledge of modern software engineering languages and frameworks such as C++, Golang, Java, JavaScript, .NET, Node, Python, Rust, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Additionally, you have experience leading Agile project teams and evaluating customer business requirements. Self-motivated and strategic, you act as a bridge between teams and communicate technical information clearly and with confidence. We welcome experienced professionals from related fields, including software engineering, cloud engineering and security, UX, site reliability engineering, front-end design, Agile, solution architecture, data engineering, or machine learning operations. You thrive in environments where creativity and innovation are necessary to solve unprecedented problems. Your work will involve establishing best working practices, delivering high-quality software products, mentoring other colleagues, and staying updated on new and emerging technologies to lead their adoption. Training and Development At GCHQ, we embrace a growth mindset. We re committed to your continuing development and offer tailored support to complement your preferred learning style. You ll be encouraged to dedicate up to 30% of your time to development, innovation, and experimentation. From day one, you ll have access to mentors and subject matter experts to help you settle into the role, and you can continue to have a mentor for as little or as long as you choose throughout your career. From books, online courses, and conferences to hands-on projects supported by our team, we ll provide the resources you need. We ll even provide funding towards formal qualifications. You ll have access to learning and development opportunities tailored to your role, covering a multitude of software disciplines including Front-End Design, Site Reliability Engineering, Data Engineering, Solution Architecture, Machine Learning Operations, UX, Agile, Cloud Engineering & Security. Additionally, we offer clear career progression paths to help you achieve your professional goals and advance within the organisation. Potential training courses could include: AWS Certified Developer Associate/Professional/AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate/Professional Certified SCRUM Master Microservices Architecture Training Advanced/Software Engineering Patterns Advanced Linux & CLI User Experience Internal Training for example Team Leadership (difficult conversations, leading a team etc.) Cloud Academy / Pluralsight / O'Reilly Subscription Our culture embraces a growth mindset, equality, and encourages teams and leaders to bring their best every day. Join us and help shape the future of national security while growing your expertise in an environment that supports and values you. Plus, as you gain experience and further your knowledge, you ll have opportunities for skill reviews that can lead to recognised additional skills payments. Rewards and Benefits You ll receive a starting salary of £48,557 - £57,704, dependent on skills and experience, with an additional one-off recruitment bonus of £3,500, plus other benefits including: 25 days annual leave automatically, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days of public and privilege holidays. Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme. Interest-free season ticket loan (parking and travel). Excellent pension scheme. Cycle to work scheme. Facilities such as a gym and restaurant, and on-site coffee bars (at some locations). Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At GCHQ diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking, and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented, in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment, and diversity on our website: We re Disability Confident GCHQ is proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP s Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain, and develop disabled people. As a Disability Confident employer, we aim to offer a fair and proportionate number of person-to-person interviews to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our Offer of Interview (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: You can evidence where you ve taken ownership of a technical project or piece of work. Ability to understand several modern languages/frameworks, such as C++, Golang, Java, JavaScript, .Net, Node, Python, Rust. Experience of working in an Agile Technical Project team. Provide evidence of competency as a Software Engineer. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: Application form sift. Technical and competency-based interview, including a presentation. If successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment, subject to vetting. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process in order to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process, including vetting, so we advise you to continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at GCHQ, you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It s something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can t take any recreational drugs, and you ll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us . click apply for full job details
Job Title: Senior Software Engineers Ref. 3452 Department: Technology Roles Location(s): Greater Manchester, Manchester, Samlesbury Job description Salary: £48,557 - £57,704, dependent on experience and including a basic salary and skills payment. Plus, you ll receive a one-off recruitment bonus of £3,500 (£1,750 on arrival and £1,750 on successful completion of probation). There s also the option to qualify for an increased skills payment of up to £19,113 once in-post, following a successful skills assessment. Flexible Working: We recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer full-time, part-time, and compressed hours. While hybrid working can be more restricted, due to the nature of the work, some home working may be available depending on business needs. Find out more about flexible working on our website. About Us GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity, and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks, and espionage. At GCHQ you ll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. The Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you ll play a pivotal role in finding solutions to mission-critical problems. You ll contribute to the architecture and design of new and existing systems, establish best working practices, and deliver high-quality software products. With your knowledge of various software engineering methodologies, you ll bring fresh ideas and approaches that have a real impact at the heart of our mission to keep the UK safe in the real world, and online. This is a practical role with plenty of opportunities to develop yourself and others. You might be reviewing pull requests, defining review, branching, and deployment strategies, or working with a range of software engineering frameworks. You operate at a deep technical level, leveraging your familiarity with languages such as JavaScript, Java, C++, Node, Python, Rust, Go, and .NET. Importantly, you ll bring a genuine excitement for discovering new software engineering techniques. You are part of a wider network of peers keen to share experiences, collaborate on projects, and learn from each other. With your experience, you set the standard, share innovative ways of working, and identify new priorities. You might lead and mentor a team or be the technical expert within a functioning team, bringing your experience with a range of software engineering methodologies to deliver innovative solutions. You engage with both technical and non-technical customers and have a real, positive influence on the wider engineering community. About You As a Senior Software Engineer, you bring knowledge of modern software engineering languages and frameworks such as C++, Golang, Java, JavaScript, .NET, Node, Python, Rust, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Additionally, you have experience leading Agile project teams and evaluating customer business requirements. Self-motivated and strategic, you act as a bridge between teams and communicate technical information clearly and with confidence. We welcome experienced professionals from related fields, including software engineering, cloud engineering and security, UX, site reliability engineering, front-end design, Agile, solution architecture, data engineering, or machine learning operations. You thrive in environments where creativity and innovation are necessary to solve unprecedented problems. Your work will involve establishing best working practices, delivering high-quality software products, mentoring other colleagues, and staying updated on new and emerging technologies to lead their adoption. Training and Development At GCHQ, we embrace a growth mindset. We re committed to your continuing development and offer tailored support to complement your preferred learning style. You ll be encouraged to dedicate up to 30% of your time to development, innovation, and experimentation. From day one, you ll have access to mentors and subject matter experts to help you settle into the role, and you can continue to have a mentor for as little or as long as you choose throughout your career. From books, online courses, and conferences to hands-on projects supported by our team, we ll provide the resources you need. We ll even provide funding towards formal qualifications. You ll have access to learning and development opportunities tailored to your role, covering a multitude of software disciplines including Front-End Design, Site Reliability Engineering, Data Engineering, Solution Architecture, Machine Learning Operations, UX, Agile, Cloud Engineering & Security. Additionally, we offer clear career progression paths to help you achieve your professional goals and advance within the organisation. Potential training courses could include: AWS Certified Developer Associate/Professional/AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate/Professional Certified SCRUM Master Microservices Architecture Training Advanced/Software Engineering Patterns Advanced Linux & CLI User Experience Internal Training for example Team Leadership (difficult conversations, leading a team etc.) Cloud Academy / Pluralsight / O'Reilly Subscription Our culture embraces a growth mindset, equality, and encourages teams and leaders to bring their best every day. Join us and help shape the future of national security while growing your expertise in an environment that supports and values you. Plus, as you gain experience and further your knowledge, you ll have opportunities for skill reviews that can lead to recognised additional skills payments. Rewards and Benefits You ll receive a starting salary of £48,557 - £57,704, dependent on skills and experience, with an additional one-off recruitment bonus of £3,500, plus other benefits including: 25 days annual leave automatically, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days of public and privilege holidays. Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme. Interest-free season ticket loan (parking and travel). Excellent pension scheme. Cycle to work scheme. Facilities such as a gym and restaurant, and on-site coffee bars (at some locations). Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At GCHQ diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking, and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented, in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment, and diversity on our website: We re Disability Confident GCHQ is proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP s Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain, and develop disabled people. As a Disability Confident employer, we aim to offer a fair and proportionate number of person-to-person interviews to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our Offer of Interview (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: You can evidence where you ve taken ownership of a technical project or piece of work. Ability to understand several modern languages/frameworks, such as C++, Golang, Java, JavaScript, .Net, Node, Python, Rust. Experience of working in an Agile Technical Project team. Provide evidence of competency as a Software Engineer. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: Application form sift. Technical and competency-based interview, including a presentation. If successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment, subject to vetting. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process in order to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process, including vetting, so we advise you to continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at GCHQ, you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It s something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can t take any recreational drugs, and you ll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us . click apply for full job details
Apr 25, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Senior Software Engineers Ref. 3452 Department: Technology Roles Location(s): Greater Manchester, Manchester, Samlesbury Job description Salary: £48,557 - £57,704, dependent on experience and including a basic salary and skills payment. Plus, you ll receive a one-off recruitment bonus of £3,500 (£1,750 on arrival and £1,750 on successful completion of probation). There s also the option to qualify for an increased skills payment of up to £19,113 once in-post, following a successful skills assessment. Flexible Working: We recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer full-time, part-time, and compressed hours. While hybrid working can be more restricted, due to the nature of the work, some home working may be available depending on business needs. Find out more about flexible working on our website. About Us GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity, and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks, and espionage. At GCHQ you ll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. The Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you ll play a pivotal role in finding solutions to mission-critical problems. You ll contribute to the architecture and design of new and existing systems, establish best working practices, and deliver high-quality software products. With your knowledge of various software engineering methodologies, you ll bring fresh ideas and approaches that have a real impact at the heart of our mission to keep the UK safe in the real world, and online. This is a practical role with plenty of opportunities to develop yourself and others. You might be reviewing pull requests, defining review, branching, and deployment strategies, or working with a range of software engineering frameworks. You operate at a deep technical level, leveraging your familiarity with languages such as JavaScript, Java, C++, Node, Python, Rust, Go, and .NET. Importantly, you ll bring a genuine excitement for discovering new software engineering techniques. You are part of a wider network of peers keen to share experiences, collaborate on projects, and learn from each other. With your experience, you set the standard, share innovative ways of working, and identify new priorities. You might lead and mentor a team or be the technical expert within a functioning team, bringing your experience with a range of software engineering methodologies to deliver innovative solutions. You engage with both technical and non-technical customers and have a real, positive influence on the wider engineering community. About You As a Senior Software Engineer, you bring knowledge of modern software engineering languages and frameworks such as C++, Golang, Java, JavaScript, .NET, Node, Python, Rust, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Additionally, you have experience leading Agile project teams and evaluating customer business requirements. Self-motivated and strategic, you act as a bridge between teams and communicate technical information clearly and with confidence. We welcome experienced professionals from related fields, including software engineering, cloud engineering and security, UX, site reliability engineering, front-end design, Agile, solution architecture, data engineering, or machine learning operations. You thrive in environments where creativity and innovation are necessary to solve unprecedented problems. Your work will involve establishing best working practices, delivering high-quality software products, mentoring other colleagues, and staying updated on new and emerging technologies to lead their adoption. Training and Development At GCHQ, we embrace a growth mindset. We re committed to your continuing development and offer tailored support to complement your preferred learning style. You ll be encouraged to dedicate up to 30% of your time to development, innovation, and experimentation. From day one, you ll have access to mentors and subject matter experts to help you settle into the role, and you can continue to have a mentor for as little or as long as you choose throughout your career. From books, online courses, and conferences to hands-on projects supported by our team, we ll provide the resources you need. We ll even provide funding towards formal qualifications. You ll have access to learning and development opportunities tailored to your role, covering a multitude of software disciplines including Front-End Design, Site Reliability Engineering, Data Engineering, Solution Architecture, Machine Learning Operations, UX, Agile, Cloud Engineering & Security. Additionally, we offer clear career progression paths to help you achieve your professional goals and advance within the organisation. Potential training courses could include: AWS Certified Developer Associate/Professional/AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate/Professional Certified SCRUM Master Microservices Architecture Training Advanced/Software Engineering Patterns Advanced Linux & CLI User Experience Internal Training for example Team Leadership (difficult conversations, leading a team etc.) Cloud Academy / Pluralsight / O'Reilly Subscription Our culture embraces a growth mindset, equality, and encourages teams and leaders to bring their best every day. Join us and help shape the future of national security while growing your expertise in an environment that supports and values you. Plus, as you gain experience and further your knowledge, you ll have opportunities for skill reviews that can lead to recognised additional skills payments. Rewards and Benefits You ll receive a starting salary of £48,557 - £57,704, dependent on skills and experience, with an additional one-off recruitment bonus of £3,500, plus other benefits including: 25 days annual leave automatically, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days of public and privilege holidays. Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme. Interest-free season ticket loan (parking and travel). Excellent pension scheme. Cycle to work scheme. Facilities such as a gym and restaurant, and on-site coffee bars (at some locations). Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At GCHQ diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking, and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented, in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment, and diversity on our website: We re Disability Confident GCHQ is proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP s Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain, and develop disabled people. As a Disability Confident employer, we aim to offer a fair and proportionate number of person-to-person interviews to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our Offer of Interview (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: You can evidence where you ve taken ownership of a technical project or piece of work. Ability to understand several modern languages/frameworks, such as C++, Golang, Java, JavaScript, .Net, Node, Python, Rust. Experience of working in an Agile Technical Project team. Provide evidence of competency as a Software Engineer. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: Application form sift. Technical and competency-based interview, including a presentation. If successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment, subject to vetting. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process in order to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process, including vetting, so we advise you to continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at GCHQ, you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It s something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can t take any recreational drugs, and you ll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us . click apply for full job details
Job Title: Senior Software Engineers Ref. 3452 Department: Technology Roles Location(s): Greater Manchester, Manchester, Samlesbury Job description Salary: £48,557 - £57,704, dependent on experience and including a basic salary and skills payment. Plus, you ll receive a one-off recruitment bonus of £3,500 (£1,750 on arrival and £1,750 on successful completion of probation). There s also the option to qualify for an increased skills payment of up to £19,113 once in-post, following a successful skills assessment. Flexible Working: We recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer full-time, part-time, and compressed hours. While hybrid working can be more restricted, due to the nature of the work, some home working may be available depending on business needs. Find out more about flexible working on our website. About Us GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity, and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks, and espionage. At GCHQ you ll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. The Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you ll play a pivotal role in finding solutions to mission-critical problems. You ll contribute to the architecture and design of new and existing systems, establish best working practices, and deliver high-quality software products. With your knowledge of various software engineering methodologies, you ll bring fresh ideas and approaches that have a real impact at the heart of our mission to keep the UK safe in the real world, and online. This is a practical role with plenty of opportunities to develop yourself and others. You might be reviewing pull requests, defining review, branching, and deployment strategies, or working with a range of software engineering frameworks. You operate at a deep technical level, leveraging your familiarity with languages such as JavaScript, Java, C++, Node, Python, Rust, Go, and .NET. Importantly, you ll bring a genuine excitement for discovering new software engineering techniques. You are part of a wider network of peers keen to share experiences, collaborate on projects, and learn from each other. With your experience, you set the standard, share innovative ways of working, and identify new priorities. You might lead and mentor a team or be the technical expert within a functioning team, bringing your experience with a range of software engineering methodologies to deliver innovative solutions. You engage with both technical and non-technical customers and have a real, positive influence on the wider engineering community. About You As a Senior Software Engineer, you bring knowledge of modern software engineering languages and frameworks such as C++, Golang, Java, JavaScript, .NET, Node, Python, Rust, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Additionally, you have experience leading Agile project teams and evaluating customer business requirements. Self-motivated and strategic, you act as a bridge between teams and communicate technical information clearly and with confidence. We welcome experienced professionals from related fields, including software engineering, cloud engineering and security, UX, site reliability engineering, front-end design, Agile, solution architecture, data engineering, or machine learning operations. You thrive in environments where creativity and innovation are necessary to solve unprecedented problems. Your work will involve establishing best working practices, delivering high-quality software products, mentoring other colleagues, and staying updated on new and emerging technologies to lead their adoption. Training and Development At GCHQ, we embrace a growth mindset. We re committed to your continuing development and offer tailored support to complement your preferred learning style. You ll be encouraged to dedicate up to 30% of your time to development, innovation, and experimentation. From day one, you ll have access to mentors and subject matter experts to help you settle into the role, and you can continue to have a mentor for as little or as long as you choose throughout your career. From books, online courses, and conferences to hands-on projects supported by our team, we ll provide the resources you need. We ll even provide funding towards formal qualifications. You ll have access to learning and development opportunities tailored to your role, covering a multitude of software disciplines including Front-End Design, Site Reliability Engineering, Data Engineering, Solution Architecture, Machine Learning Operations, UX, Agile, Cloud Engineering & Security. Additionally, we offer clear career progression paths to help you achieve your professional goals and advance within the organisation. Potential training courses could include: AWS Certified Developer Associate/Professional/AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate/Professional Certified SCRUM Master Microservices Architecture Training Advanced/Software Engineering Patterns Advanced Linux & CLI User Experience Internal Training for example Team Leadership (difficult conversations, leading a team etc.) Cloud Academy / Pluralsight / O'Reilly Subscription Our culture embraces a growth mindset, equality, and encourages teams and leaders to bring their best every day. Join us and help shape the future of national security while growing your expertise in an environment that supports and values you. Plus, as you gain experience and further your knowledge, you ll have opportunities for skill reviews that can lead to recognised additional skills payments. Rewards and Benefits You ll receive a starting salary of £48,557 - £57,704, dependent on skills and experience, with an additional one-off recruitment bonus of £3,500, plus other benefits including: 25 days annual leave automatically, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days of public and privilege holidays. Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme. Interest-free season ticket loan (parking and travel). Excellent pension scheme. Cycle to work scheme. Facilities such as a gym and restaurant, and on-site coffee bars (at some locations). Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At GCHQ diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking, and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented, in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment, and diversity on our website: We re Disability Confident GCHQ is proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP s Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain, and develop disabled people. As a Disability Confident employer, we aim to offer a fair and proportionate number of person-to-person interviews to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our Offer of Interview (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: You can evidence where you ve taken ownership of a technical project or piece of work. Ability to understand several modern languages/frameworks, such as C++, Golang, Java, JavaScript, .Net, Node, Python, Rust. Experience of working in an Agile Technical Project team. Provide evidence of competency as a Software Engineer. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: Application form sift. Technical and competency-based interview, including a presentation. If successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment, subject to vetting. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process in order to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process, including vetting, so we advise you to continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at GCHQ, you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It s something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can t take any recreational drugs, and you ll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us . click apply for full job details
Apr 25, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Senior Software Engineers Ref. 3452 Department: Technology Roles Location(s): Greater Manchester, Manchester, Samlesbury Job description Salary: £48,557 - £57,704, dependent on experience and including a basic salary and skills payment. Plus, you ll receive a one-off recruitment bonus of £3,500 (£1,750 on arrival and £1,750 on successful completion of probation). There s also the option to qualify for an increased skills payment of up to £19,113 once in-post, following a successful skills assessment. Flexible Working: We recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer full-time, part-time, and compressed hours. While hybrid working can be more restricted, due to the nature of the work, some home working may be available depending on business needs. Find out more about flexible working on our website. About Us GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity, and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks, and espionage. At GCHQ you ll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. The Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you ll play a pivotal role in finding solutions to mission-critical problems. You ll contribute to the architecture and design of new and existing systems, establish best working practices, and deliver high-quality software products. With your knowledge of various software engineering methodologies, you ll bring fresh ideas and approaches that have a real impact at the heart of our mission to keep the UK safe in the real world, and online. This is a practical role with plenty of opportunities to develop yourself and others. You might be reviewing pull requests, defining review, branching, and deployment strategies, or working with a range of software engineering frameworks. You operate at a deep technical level, leveraging your familiarity with languages such as JavaScript, Java, C++, Node, Python, Rust, Go, and .NET. Importantly, you ll bring a genuine excitement for discovering new software engineering techniques. You are part of a wider network of peers keen to share experiences, collaborate on projects, and learn from each other. With your experience, you set the standard, share innovative ways of working, and identify new priorities. You might lead and mentor a team or be the technical expert within a functioning team, bringing your experience with a range of software engineering methodologies to deliver innovative solutions. You engage with both technical and non-technical customers and have a real, positive influence on the wider engineering community. About You As a Senior Software Engineer, you bring knowledge of modern software engineering languages and frameworks such as C++, Golang, Java, JavaScript, .NET, Node, Python, Rust, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Additionally, you have experience leading Agile project teams and evaluating customer business requirements. Self-motivated and strategic, you act as a bridge between teams and communicate technical information clearly and with confidence. We welcome experienced professionals from related fields, including software engineering, cloud engineering and security, UX, site reliability engineering, front-end design, Agile, solution architecture, data engineering, or machine learning operations. You thrive in environments where creativity and innovation are necessary to solve unprecedented problems. Your work will involve establishing best working practices, delivering high-quality software products, mentoring other colleagues, and staying updated on new and emerging technologies to lead their adoption. Training and Development At GCHQ, we embrace a growth mindset. We re committed to your continuing development and offer tailored support to complement your preferred learning style. You ll be encouraged to dedicate up to 30% of your time to development, innovation, and experimentation. From day one, you ll have access to mentors and subject matter experts to help you settle into the role, and you can continue to have a mentor for as little or as long as you choose throughout your career. From books, online courses, and conferences to hands-on projects supported by our team, we ll provide the resources you need. We ll even provide funding towards formal qualifications. You ll have access to learning and development opportunities tailored to your role, covering a multitude of software disciplines including Front-End Design, Site Reliability Engineering, Data Engineering, Solution Architecture, Machine Learning Operations, UX, Agile, Cloud Engineering & Security. Additionally, we offer clear career progression paths to help you achieve your professional goals and advance within the organisation. Potential training courses could include: AWS Certified Developer Associate/Professional/AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate/Professional Certified SCRUM Master Microservices Architecture Training Advanced/Software Engineering Patterns Advanced Linux & CLI User Experience Internal Training for example Team Leadership (difficult conversations, leading a team etc.) Cloud Academy / Pluralsight / O'Reilly Subscription Our culture embraces a growth mindset, equality, and encourages teams and leaders to bring their best every day. Join us and help shape the future of national security while growing your expertise in an environment that supports and values you. Plus, as you gain experience and further your knowledge, you ll have opportunities for skill reviews that can lead to recognised additional skills payments. Rewards and Benefits You ll receive a starting salary of £48,557 - £57,704, dependent on skills and experience, with an additional one-off recruitment bonus of £3,500, plus other benefits including: 25 days annual leave automatically, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days of public and privilege holidays. Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme. Interest-free season ticket loan (parking and travel). Excellent pension scheme. Cycle to work scheme. Facilities such as a gym and restaurant, and on-site coffee bars (at some locations). Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At GCHQ diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking, and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented, in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment, and diversity on our website: We re Disability Confident GCHQ is proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP s Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain, and develop disabled people. As a Disability Confident employer, we aim to offer a fair and proportionate number of person-to-person interviews to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our Offer of Interview (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: You can evidence where you ve taken ownership of a technical project or piece of work. Ability to understand several modern languages/frameworks, such as C++, Golang, Java, JavaScript, .Net, Node, Python, Rust. Experience of working in an Agile Technical Project team. Provide evidence of competency as a Software Engineer. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: Application form sift. Technical and competency-based interview, including a presentation. If successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment, subject to vetting. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process in order to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process, including vetting, so we advise you to continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at GCHQ, you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It s something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can t take any recreational drugs, and you ll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. 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