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Technology sits at the heart of everything we do at MI5. We're looking for Software Engineers with multiple years of experience who are prepared to take on a more senior role within a multi-disciplinary product team. You’ll develop solutions, mentor less experienced colleagues whilst working alongside a range of technical specialists including Product Owners, Business Analysts, Delivery Managers, Data Scientists and Machine Learning Engineers, to build and run secure applications and products. You’ll be using agile methodologies to deliver products that are core to MI5’s operations, and you’ll be using cloud technologies such as AWS and Azure as well, supporting on-premises platforms and long-established technologies and frameworks.
Job Responsibility:
Develop solutions, mentor less experienced colleagues whilst working alongside a range of technical specialists including Product Owners, Business Analysts, Delivery Managers, Data Scientists and Machine Learning Engineers, to build and run secure applications and products
Using agile methodologies to deliver products that are core to MI5’s operations
Using cloud technologies such as AWS and Azure as well, supporting on-premises platforms and long-established technologies and frameworks
Taking on ownership of large problems, breaking them down and working with the team to deliver new features throughout the engineering lifecycle
Support the products owned by the team, working with users to identify and fix defects (providing on-call support if necessary) developing automated tests to maintain the assurance of our products and deploy through continuous integration pipelines
Support and mentor less experienced colleagues and help them to understand what great engineering looks like, promoting best practises, participating in our engineering community and guilds, and encourage cross-organisation initiatives to help build our community of engineers
Requirements:
Demonstrate ability in developing software in at least one common language
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of modern standards approaches such as continuous integration and delivery, test driven development and cloud services
Demonstrate taking on a more senior role within a team. Provide technical direction and the ability to guide and support others with regards to software developing
To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality
This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV)
You’ll be proficient in developing enterprise or commercial software in at least one common language (for example Java, C#, Python or JavaScript) and are familiar with the principles of a modern standards approach
You can demonstrate proficiency in the use of the agile methodology and have awareness of design patterns and how to implement them appropriately with security in mind
You’ll demonstrate competency in leadership and you’re continuously looking for opportunities to develop and learn new engineering practices and approaches
What we offer:
25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays
opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme
dedicated development budget
interest-free season ticket loan
excellent pension scheme
cycle to work scheme
facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations)
paid parental and adoption leave
up to 20% innovation and personal development time
opportunities to gain qualifications and pursue specialist pathways, as well as undertaking tailored training, coaching and mentoring