Software Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 17, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 25, 2026.
Title: Software Engineer (On-Prem DevOps Engineer)
Package: £56,360 - £62,500 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits
Role ID: SF20363
Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Software Engineerat our Portsmouth site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.
The Role
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
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.
This role is 37 hours per week based at our Portsmouthsite with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week.
PTP
Portsmouth Technology Park (PTP) is one of QinetiQ’s key facilities, focusing on advanced technology development and engineering services. It is dedicated to research and development, ensuring that complex systems are designed, integrated, and tested effectively to meet operational requirements. The facility utilises sophisticated modelling and simulation techniques to analyse and predict performance.
Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.
UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Our Recruitment Process:
At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing [email protected]. One of our recruitment team will contact you.
Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.
Why Join QinetiQ?
As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.
As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq
Our Benefits
- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
- Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
- Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
- Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
- We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
- Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community