Gloucester, Gloucestershire
CGI
Job order – J -Permanent Full Time Title Senior ResearchSoftware Engineer Category SoftwareDevelopment/ Engineering City Gloucester,zINACTIVATE – Gloucestershire, UnitedKingdom JobDescription Senior ResearchSoftware Engineer
PositionDescription
We are looking for a Senior Research Software Engineer to come andjoin our Secure Innovation & Advisory area which sits withinthe Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit here atCGI.
Are you naturally inquisitive, creative andinnovative, highly capable across multiple technology domains anddriven by problem solving? Do you want to work on a variety ofexciting projects that could make a difference to keeping ournation safe?
If the answer to these questions is yes, thenwe need to talk.
Yourfuture duties andresponsibilities
CGIs Secure Innovation and Advisory sector is growing fast and islooking for new team members to double the size of its InnovationUnit; a specialist team charged with the delivery of new capabilityin a fast-paced, sprint-driven environment. We are looking forpeople who are passionate about and comfortable with working acrossa wide range of technologies at the forefront of UK appliedsoftware research and innovation.
Your expertisewill help to support our clients, assisting UK National Securityand military clients through the creation of novel solutions thataid in making and keeping our country safe.
You might beasked to develop proof of concept capabilities, or to transitionwork from a low technical maturity into a project delivery teambuilding an operational system. You could be challenged to reverseengineer a new technology, write a report on the applicability ofanother to a given problem domain, or embark on a piece of rapiddevelopment with a high degree of technical risk. You may be theonly person assigned to a piece of work, or you may be leading orworking as part of a delivery team. You may also become involved inthe bidding process responding to client requests for CGIcapability statements – and outlining our proposed approach tosolving their challenges.
Our Innovation Labengineers demonstrate their technical skills across multipledisciplines and relish the opportunity to share and broaden theirskills and knowledge, stepping outside of their comfort zone. Theypro-actively take the lead in analysing, investigating andproposing solutions to technical challenges, seeking guidance formore complex issues, being prepared to fail-fast or redefine theask. They are free thinkers and are encouraged to demonstratecreativity in their solutions. They apply technical standards andbest practice, taking responsibility for and pride in all aspectsof their work.
The leading-edge nature of thework means that we are not expecting you to have all the answers onday one, but we are looking for the type of mind that isnt afraidto look for them. The truth is though that we are never quite surewhat the next challenge will bring so we need to be prepared forall eventualities. A willingness to learn, a can-do attitude and anaptitude and passion for technology will therefore complementspecific skillsets or qualifications.
Requiredqualifications to be successful in thisrole
We are looking for candidates for this role who can exhibit any ofa variety of skills; these include, but are not limited to:-
Python
C/C++
An appreciation of therelationship between code and the platform on which it isexecuting.
Machine and deep learning
Datavisualisation, including AR or VR techniques
Cryptographic techniques
Internet protocols
Low-level device programming
RFanalysis
Security Clearance: Must be UK nationaland either hold, or willing to gain higher level Security Cleared(SC).
Working pattern: due to the secure natureof the work we are operating with a hybrid working policy howeverdue to the secure nature of some projects with this area we wouldexpect our members to be in their local when required. Some travelto other CGI or client sites might also be required (all travelaway from your base office isexpensed)
Unconditionally inclusive we knowdiversity brings a great greater variety of ideas, perspectives andexperiences to the workplace. We actively encourage diversity atCGI and inclusivity is one of our top priorities, with supportnetworks for Parents, Women, LGBT+, BAME, Neurodiversity andDisability.
Insights you can acton
While technology is at theheart of our clients digital transformation, we understand thatpeople are at the heart of businesssuccess.
When you join CGI, you become a trustedadvisor, collaborating with colleagues and clients to bring forwardactionable insights that deliver meaningful and sustainableoutcomes. We call our employees members because they are CGIshareholders and owners, and, as owners, we enjoy working andgrowing together to build a company we are proud of. This has beenour Dream since 1976, and it has brought us to where we aretodayone of the worlds largest independent providers of IT andbusiness consulting services.
At CGI, werecognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create awork culture where everyone belongs, and we collaborate withclients in building more inclusive communities. As an equalopportunity employer, we empower all our members to succeed andgrow. If you require an accommodation at any point during therecruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy toassist.
Ready to become part of our successstory? Join CGIwhere your ideas and actions make a difference.
Skills
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