Software Engineer

Overview In this role you support the Naval Combat Systems Integration Support Service (NCSISS) by delivering secure, containerised software deployments for Royal Navy systems. You will partner with software and systems engineers and defence customers to design and optimize CI/CD pipelines, automate deployments and resolve infrastructure issues.

The work spans integration, testing and operational deployment within secure environments, contributing to UK defence capability. You'll collaborate across organisations and stakeholders, driving continuous improvement and robust technical documentation.

This is an opportunity to shape delivery at scale in a mission-driven, defence-focused environment. Pay / Benefits Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance Generous holiday allowance Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance Employee discount portal Volunteering Opportunities Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award status Responsibilities Manage and configure CI/CD pipelines Deploy and support containerised applications in secure environments Investigate and resolve deployment and infrastructure issues Develop automation to improve delivery and operational efficiency Collaborate with QinetiQ, BAE Systems and MOD stakeholders on the NCSISS programme Produce technical documentation and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives Key requirements Strong experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration Experience with Helm, Ansible and infrastructure automation Working knowledge of Docker and/or Podman Experience building, maintaining and supporting CI/CD pipelines Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, able to work independently Experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering or Software Engineering environments Degree-level qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience Eligibility to obtain and maintain Security Clearance (SC) collaborative problem-solving independent working Kubernetes Helm Ansible

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