Software Engineer

Company: QinetiQ Limited
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Location: Todmorden
Job Description:

Software Engineer (On-Prem DevOps Engineer)

Package: 56,360 – 62,500 (salary dependent on experience)

Role

A Software Engineer (On-Prem DevOps Engineer) at our Portsmouth site will play a critical role in delivering and deploying software solutions that support Royal Navy Combat Systems through the NCSISS programme. You’ll help ensure complex systems are securely integrated, tested and deployed before operational use, directly contributing to UK defence capability.

Responsibilities

  • Managing and configuring CI/CD pipelines
  • Deploying and supporting containerised applications within secure environments
  • Investigating and resolving deployment and infrastructure issues
  • Developing automation solutions to improve delivery and operational efficiency
  • Collaborating with QinetiQ, BAE Systems and MOD stakeholders across the NCSISS programme
  • Producing technical documentation and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

Essential Experience

  • Strong experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration platforms
  • Experience with Helm, Ansible and infrastructure automation
  • Working knowledge of Docker and/or Podman
  • Experience building, maintaining

Essential Qualifications

  • Degree-level qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrable experience
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain Security Clearance (SC)

Location & Hours

This role is 37 hours per week based at our Portsmouth site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. PTP Portsmouth Technology Park (PTP) is one of QinetiQ’s key facilities, focusing on advanced technology development and engineering services.

Upon commencement the role will be based at our Portsmouth site.

Security Clearance

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

Recruitment Process

At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. Some roles may be subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges. As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey.

Benefits

  • Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
  • Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
  • Options to join Health Cash Plan
  • Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
  • Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
  • We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
  • Volunteering Opportunities – helping charities and local community

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Posted: October 15th, 2026