Senior Software Engineer – QinetiQ, Manchester, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Senior Software Engineer responsible for leading the development of complex features that directly support QinetiQ’s mission of making the UK a safer place to be. The role offers design autonomy, technical leadership, and a strong engineering community.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of large, complex features from concept to production.
- Serve as a subject‑matter expert, guiding technical debates and solving critical defects.
- Mentor and coach teammates, improve team efficiency, onboard new members, and dismantle knowledge silos.
- Contribute to technical roadmaps, challenge design choices, and collaborate with customers to scope new opportunities.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience owning complex problems from whiteboard to production.
- Ability to break down large, ambiguous problems into concrete, deliverable steps.
- Comfort with challenging the status quo and driving process and codebase improvements.
- Consideration of big-picture aspects such as cost efficiency, scalability, and performance in designs.
- Willingness to mentor and engage in wider team leadership.
- Comfortable with ambiguity inherent in novel, cutting‑edge challenges.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Hybrid/flexible working options.
- Performance and company bonuses.
- Pension matching up to 10.5%.
- Medical cover via AXA Group.
- Holiday purchase/buy‑back scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme and car benefit scheme.
Working Hours & Location
Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week with flex scheduling. Core hours 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, office open 7:30 am – 6:00 pm, Monday‑Friday. Part‑time arrangements available. Occasional travel to local customer sites or other UK locations may be required.
We’re an Inclusive Employer
QinetiQ is committed to building an inclusive, safe, and supportive environment that allows everyone to do their best work. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and identities to apply, and we support any accessibility or neurodiversity requirements throughout the recruitment process.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior
Employment Type
Full‑time
Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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