Job Specifications
ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & 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—today.
Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!
Job Description
Join a fast-paced, highly innovative team at the cutting edge of software development for rapid capability deployment. You’ll work directly with algorithm experts to implement high-performance, robust C++ and Java software that turns complex mathematical models into real-world solutions. This is a hands-on, intellectually stimulating role where your work will make a tangible impact, taking ideas from concept through to operational deployment in a mission-critical environment. Collaborate with a small, agile team to solve challenging problems, optimise performance, and deliver high-integrity, real-time software in an air-gapped secure environment.
Location: Manchester (Stockport)
On-site: 4-5 Days per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior (5+ years’ experience)
Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance.
Key Responsibilities
Design and maintain software build pipelines using Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket, and Artifactory
Deploy and administer development tools including JIRA, Bitbucket, and other DevOps utilities
Drive improvements to the CI/CD process, enabling high-frequency delivery and robust integration
Work with multi-disciplinary teams to maintain configuration traceability
Attend team and project reporting meetings, feeding into dashboards and risk registers
Qualifications
Required Skills
Strong experience in C++ (mandatory) and familiarity with Java
CI/CD pipeline build and optimisation experience
Hands-on with Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket, Artifactory
Experience with Ansible, Shell/Bash/Python scripting
Understanding of Agile processes (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe)
Awareness of containerisation using tools like Docker or Kubernetes
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
Experience with automated testing and software assurance tools
Exposure to Linux-based infrastructure and IAC with Ansible
Familiarity with static analysis and quality control tools
Additional Information
Why join us?
We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.
At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.
Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.
In short you get:
A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
Private Medical Insurance
Cycle & Tech Scheme
Employee assistance programme
Life insurance & Pension Scheme
Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
Flexible way of working (role dependent)
We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.
ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
This role may 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 require
About the Company
ALTEN Group supports the development strategy of its customers in the fields of innovation, R&D and technological information systems.
Created 30 years ago, the Group has become a world leader in Engineering and Technology consulting.
24 700 highly qualified engineers carry out studies and conception projects for the Technical and Information Systems Divisions of major customers in the industrial, telecommunications and Service sectors.
Our business lines:
* ENGINEERING
R&D and Manufacturing outsourcing :
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