Software Engineer

Backed by a government investment of £180 million in the National Timing Centre (NTC) programme, we are developing a world-first resilient time distribution capability that will provide industry with a robust alternative to satellite systems such as GPS - which are increasingly vulnerable to disruption from solar storms, jamming and spoofing. This will underpin essential services; including (though not limited to)

• Telecommunications,

• Online banking,

• Emergency response,

• Transport networks, and

• Wider digital and data-driven operations,

Together, these services form the backbone of modern society - and you will help ensure they remain secure, reliable and robust even if global navigation satellite systems fail., As Software Engineer, you'll collaborate with prominent Scientists and Engineers to develop and implement innovative, production-ready software to time, quality, and cost.

• Collaborating with senior stakeholders to ensure that software aligns with business strategy

• Working cross-functionally to gather project requirements, analyse feasibility, and provide technical recommendations

• Working as an Agile Software team, taking responsibility for your own deliverables, and reviewing the work of others

• Code reviews to ensure cleanliness, efficiency and quality through testing and debugging, and adherence of standards throughout the software development cycle

• Risk communication and mitigation

• Explaining complex tech concepts and advisory to internal and external stakeholders, from technical and non-technical backgrounds

To be successful in this role, you will have the following skills, experience, and qualifications:

• Recent and proven experience in design and delivery of production-ready software

• Degree-level educated in Computer Science, Mathematics (or closely related discipline), or equivalent experience

• Risk management and communication

Essential technical skills:

• Python

• GIT / Linux

• DevOps methodology

• Azure

• Docker

Highly-desirable technical skills:

• Telegraf/Influx/Grafana stack

• CI/CD practices

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a world-leading centre of excellence that provides cutting-edge measurement science, engineering and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of life in the UK. Find out more about what it is like working here - The measure of us - Overview NPL and DSIT have strong commitments to diversity and equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or age, providing they meet the required criteria. Applications from women, disabled and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates in particular are encouraged. All disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme. At NPL, we believe our success is a result of the diversity and talent of our people. We strive to nurture and respect individuals to ensure everyone feels valued by treating everyone on the basis of their own individual merits and abilities regardless of their own or perceived identity, as part of our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we ensure we're creating an environment where all our colleagues feel supported and welcome. More about this on our Diversity & Inclusion page.