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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software and Systems Engineer - **Company:** Rolls-Royce - **Location:** Derby, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Software Applications, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Desktop Computing, Linux, DevOps, Device Drivers, Design of User Interfaces, Networking Hardware, Python (Programming Language), Release Management, Software Engineering, SonarQube, Scripting, Information Technology, Terraform, Network Server, Data Pipelines, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://rollsroyce.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/professional/job/Derby/Software-and-Systems-Engineer_JR6151796-1 ## About the Role Qualified to degree level or equivalent in computer science or in a relevant engineering discipline. We are looking for people with the following experience and skills; * Software testing and test automation * Software engineering with experience in scripting and/or low-level languages including but not limited to: Python, C/C++, C#, Java, Terraform * An appreciation of IT infrastructure including operating systems (Windows, Linux), hardware (computers, servers, and network hardware) and associated software * Experience in requirements capture/analysis methods, such as Systems Engineering * Experience in the development of Azure build and release pipeline * Experience of software testing, including automated test of user interfaces In addition, the following role specific skills are preferred: * Experience of software vulnerability scanning using tools like SonarQube * System and software architecture design * Good knowledge of current products, technologies and methods * Experience in Dev Ops and Agile work practices * Understanding of Data Acquisition, including high speed measurement techniques * Experience of driver development and testing for Windows and Linux * Experience of containerisation for software development and testing You will have a demonstrable track record of delivering under pressure to both tight and changing project deadlines. Highly self-motivated and enthusiastic, you will be able to produce work of a consistently high standard. ## Description The Experimental Systems team are responsible for delivering a wide range of measurement and control system technologies. The team have just completed the design, installation, and commissioning of all the data systems on Test Bed 80 from concept to first engine run and helped complete the first run on the UltraFan (our most instrumented engine ever). The software design side of the team are responsible for developing bespoke applications to support the planning, conducting, monitoring, and reporting of engine tests and their data. They are also responsible for managing the IT infrastructure supporting the test facilities. Successful candidates can either specialise in a key skill or obtain a broad range of engineering and IT skills which are required to provide data systems and services that support Rolls-Royce's core aero-engine products throughout their lifecycle. What you will be doing: * Building of automated test frameworks * Development of applications and data pipelines * Integration of IT systems including networks, data movement and storage * Support the design and integration of new measurement and control system solutions, including high speed data acquisition * Utilising DevOps to perform CI/CD (continuous integration and continuous delivery) and to work within an Agile framework * Requirements capture and analysis, and the preparation of system specifications * Implement and drive cyber security best practices Who were looking for: You will have the confidence and ability to work as part of a team and take the lead on technical projects. 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