Backend Developer

Manchester
2 weeks ago
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As a Backend Developer you'll design, develop and engineer software and products for Roke's National Security customers. This'll involve creating innovative solutions to mission critical customer problems; integrating and developing against open-source components and frameworks whilst understanding and apply new and emerging technologies.

You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple projects and innovations tasks whilst in support of your professional and career development. This could lead to other opportunities such as concept work, pre-sales and developing innovation strategies.

Roke is a leading technology & engineering company with clients spanning National Security, Defence and Intelligence; working alongside our customers to solve their complex and unique challenges by bringing the physical and the digital together.

The key requirements

You will use a range of technologies, and should know some of the below:
Python or Java or C# or Go and supporting backend frameworks
SQL and NoSQL database systems
Linux based operating systems - Ubuntu, Centos/RHEL, Android etc.
Message brokering, serialisation and queueing systems
Microservices, containers and hosts
Infrastructure as Code - Vagrant, Ansible and Terraform
AWS and Azure Cloud
Git and version control systems.If you do not know all of the above, please do still apply as help and support will be made available.

Built over a 60-year heritage, Roke offers specialist knowledge in sensors, communications, cyber, and AI and ML. We change the way organisations think and act - through dynamic insights from the analysis of multiple layers of data. We take care of the innovative, technical stuff that keeps everyone safe - that's our mission, passion, and motivation.

Joining a team united by purpose and ambition, you'll be at the heart of an exciting growth journey: having doubled in size over the last 4 years, we intend to double our headcount by 2027. At Roke, every individual counts. We push technical boundaries, together. We re-invest in product innovation, and we empower our people to make a difference.

Where you'll work

You'll find our Manchester site located in the heart of the City; Europe's fastest growing tech hub. You'll become a key part of Roke's growing local tech community as we support the Government levelling up agenda. There is easy, local access to our client community with great transport links and nearby local parking.

Why you should join us

Operating as one Roke, there is a shared belief that everyone has a responsibility to create an environment that encourages you to bring your whole self to work; in a place where everyone has the time, trust and freedom to succeed.

We are committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion. Our working environment is friendly, creative, inclusive and support a diverse work-force and those with additional needs.

The benefits and perks
Flexi-time: Working hours to suit you and your life
Annual bonus: Based on profit share and personal performance
Private medical insurance: Includes cover for existing conditions
Holiday: You'll receive competitive annual leave plus bank holidays. We also offer the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave
Chemring Share Save: Monthly savings into a 3 or 5 year plan.Clearances

Due to the nature of this role, we require you to be eligible to achieve DV clearance. As a result, you should be a British Citizen and have resided in the U.K. for the last 10 years.

The Next Step

Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you

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