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Naimuri - Software Engineer - Manchester

QinetiQ · Manchester, UK
Clearance Level
BPSS
Salary Range
Competitive
Employment Type
FULL TIME
Work Style
hybrid

// Role Summary

Join Naimuri as a Full Stack Software Engineer in Salford Quays, Manchester, and contribute to making the UK a safer place through innovative technology solutions for government, defence, and law enforcement. This permanent, full-time role offers hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days on-site per week.

// Key Responsibilities

  • Full Stack Software Engineer role focused on defence and potentially other sectors.
  • Hybrid working model with a minimum of 3 days per week on-site in Salford Quays, Manchester.
  • Opportunity to work on challenging data and technology problems for government and defence organisations.
  • Emphasis on Agile methodologies and best practices in software development.
  • Competitive salary based on experience, with a flexible 37.5-hour work week.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including pension, holiday allowance, and health options.

// Role Specification

About Naimuri

Naimuri is a thriving tech company based in Greater Manchester, dedicated to making the UK a safer place through innovation. We partner with government, defence, and law enforcement organisations, tackling complex data and technology challenges. Our name, Naimuri, reflects our core principles of avoiding 'overburden' and empowering our teams. We foster an inclusive, supportive, and agile environment where collaboration and delivering exceptional solutions are paramount. Our work is guided by four cornerstones: Wellbeing, Empowerment, Perpetual Edge, and Delivery.

Full Stack Software Engineer

We are seeking a talented and passionate Full Stack Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. You will be instrumental in supporting either existing or upcoming projects, initially within the Defence sector, with future opportunities to expand into other domains. This role is perfect for someone looking to apply their technical skills to meaningful challenges that contribute to national security and safety.

What You'll Do:

  • Support the development of application functionality and features.
  • Write clean, well-documented, and testable code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
  • Implement and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure application quality and reliability.
  • Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring code quality.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies, frameworks, and best practices.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes and tools.

What We're Looking For:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Proven professional experience as a Software Engineer or similar role (2+ years).
  • Demonstrable experience in delivery through Agile methodologies.
  • Experience with JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript.
  • Experience of full stack development.
  • Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git).
  • Awareness of software development best practices, including testing, debugging, and performance optimization.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Desirable Skills:

  • Prior experience working in the Defence domain.
  • Awareness of Secure by Design (SbD) principles.
  • Familiarity with AWS.
  • Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG).
  • Experience with React, Express, or the Elastic stack.
  • Experience with graph databases.
  • Experience of e2e testing using Cypress or Playwright.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, and Docker.

Location and Working Arrangements:

This is a permanent, full-time position based at our Head Office in Salford Quays, Manchester. We offer hybrid working, requiring a minimum of 3 days per week on-site or at customer locations, depending on project needs and team agreements.

Pay and Benefits:

Naimuri offers competitive industry pay, with salary determined by your experience and role seniority. We operate a flexible 37.5-hour working week with core hours between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. Our benefits include:

  • Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
  • Competitive holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional days.
  • Access to Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance.
  • An employee discount portal offering savings on various services.
  • Support for the Armed Forces community.
  • Volunteering opportunities.

Recruitment Process:

We are committed to providing a comfortable and confident interview experience. Our recruitment team will discuss the process in detail upon application. We are happy to support any accessibility or neurodiversity requirements you may have.