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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** QINETIQ LIMITED
- **Location:** Portsmouth, UK
- **Salary:** £56,360.0 - £62,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, DevOps, Ansible, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Software Troubleshooting, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Docker
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gb908f6f4b9737be264c57d42c5c652705/eaa

## About the Role

Essential experience of the Software Engineer:

 * 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 and supporting CI/CD pipelines
 * Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently
 * Experience working within DevOps, Platform Engineering or Software Engineering environments

Essential qualifications for the Software Engineer:

 * 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), We value difference and we don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

## Description

As a Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in delivering and deploying software solutions that support Royal Navy Combat Systems through the Naval Combat Systems Integration Support Service (NCSISS). You'll help ensure complex systems are securely integrated, tested and deployed before operational use, directly contributing to UK defence capability.
Day-to-day, you'll work closely with other software engineers, systems engineers and defence customers to develop, manage and optimise CI/CD pipelines, automate deployments and maintain secure containerised environments. You'll be part of a collaborative team solving complex technical challenges across integration, testing and operational deployment activities.
Your responsibilities will include:

 * 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


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