Software Development & Deployment Engineer

Claremontsurety; Stockport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in Stockport is seeking a Senior Software Development & Deployment Engineer to design, integrate, and deploy high-performance software applications. Candidates should have strong experience in C++, Java, and Python, along with extensive experience in real-time systems and UK Security Clearance eligibility. Join a team working on cutting-edge projects with a commitment to innovation and sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Flexible working options

Team building events

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience.
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC).
• Experience in software lifecycle from design to deployment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and deploy real-time software applications.
• Collaborate with algorithm engineers to implement operational systems.
• Maintain high code quality and support software testing.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

Linux

SCM (Jira)

Container deployment

Networking

GPU integration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Software Engineering or related field

Job description

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Company Description
ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 30 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement and support sustainable transformation. Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting‑edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world.

Job Description
Play a pivotal role in the design, integration, and deployment of high‑performance real‑time software applications within distributed, containerized environments. You will support the development of advanced sonar systems and autonomous undersea vehicles, taking models and algorithms and transforming them into robust, operational software. Your expertise will ensure the seamless operation of these systems, enhancing capabilities in undersea security, mine countermeasures, and subsea infrastructure monitoring.

Location: Manchester (Stockport)

On‑site: Monday – Friday (5 days)

Seniority: Senior (8+ years experience)

Clearance: SC clearable (no caveats)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and deploy real‑time software applications in distributed, containerised environments.
• Apply full software lifecycle experience, including design, coding, testing, and integration.
• Collaborate with algorithm engineers to implement models into operational systems.
• Maintain high code quality, following clean coding principles, static analysis, and best practices.
• Support unit testing and wider software testing to ensure reliability and performance.
• Contribute to software build pipelines, CI/CD, and deployment processes.
• Create and maintain comprehensive software documentation and project reporting.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Strong experience in C++, with working knowledge of Java and Python.
• Experience with Linux targets, infrastructure, and scripting.
• Familiarity with software architectures, model‑driven development, and system software design.
• Proficiency in SCM (including Jira), software development processes, and build pipelines.
• Knowledge of container deployment, networking, and GPU integration where relevant.
• Understanding of software test processes, both unit and wider testing.

Soft Skills & Collaboration

• Strong teamwork, collaborating effectively across multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Excellent communication skills, able to clearly convey technical and deployment information.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring colleagues, and influencing software delivery.
• Positive attitudes and behaviours, adaptable to fast‑paced, complex environments.
• Capable of project reporting and supporting risk management discussions.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline OR relevant technical military background with equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Must be eligible for or already hold UK Security Clearance (SC).

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with Linux scripting, Windows targets, and virtualisation.
• Experience with software assurance, CI/CD, and continuous improvement practices.
• Knowledge of Defence sector processes and tooling.
• Experience supporting software deployment, training, or operational handover.

Additional Information

Why join us?

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.

We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We’re here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

In short, you get

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with premium customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.