Job Description

The Opportunity

Roke have an opportunity to join our Gloucester office, working as a software engineer in a project team to develop and support operational systems in the National Security sector.

Your projects will be diverse and use a range of skills. You will be able to work flexibly and quickly pick up new and emerging technology. Innovation is at the core of what we do. You will be encouraged to contribute to Roke\'s innovation process by devising ideas for products/ techniques, developing other people\'s ideas & your own. You will belong to a profession based community in which to engage about best practice, emerging technologies & CPD.

Why we want you

Your skills and experience should include:

• Current DV clearance
• Experience in developing software in the Java programming language
• Knowledge of modern development practices including CI/CD and Agile

Desirable skills:

• Experience of frontend development in Javascript
• Experience with other modern development languages (such as Javascript, Python, or Go)
• Experience with scripting and deployment using Linux and Docker containers

Our Team & Aspirations

Roke imagines a more secure world. A world where technology protects, rather than exposes. A world where expert engineers, consultants and business support staff collaborate to protect what matters most to our clients. We are seeking highly motivated and knowledgeable staff to join us working across ground breaking projects within the fields of autonomy, connectivity, data analytics and cyber.

Roke are a leading technology & engineering company with clients spanning National Security, Defence, and commercial sectors. We work alongside our customers to solve their complex and unique challenges.

We are a friendly and flexible team with a culture of \'time, trust and freedom\'. The role may give the opportunity to work on client site, from the office, in shared workspaces or from home as necessary. We pride ourselves on listening to each other\'s aspirations and accommodating wherever possible.

Why You Should Join Us

We have a competitive salary and access to a number of additional flexible benefits, which will cover Health and Wellbeing, Savings and Protection & Life, Leisure and Entertainment.

Roke has a great community of groups with shared interests. These enable people to share ideas and be passionate about tools, technologies & techniques, which interest them.

We are committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion. Our working environment is friendly, creative and inclusive. We will consider flexible working arrangements and support a diverse work-force and those with additional needs.

Security

Due to the nature of this position, candidates must already hold current Enhanced DV Clearance or at least be willing and eligible to obtain this. To qualify, you should be a British Citizen and have resided in the UK for the last 10 years. For more information about clearance eligibility, please see https://www.gov.uk/guidance/security-vetting-and-clearance.

High level clearance bonus is available and will be considered on application.

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