Software Engineering
Graduate Software Engineer on a 12-month Early Careers scheme at PentenAmio in Tewkesbury, UK, building secure defence/national-security software across mobile apps, embedded systems, and cloud platforms using C/C++, Rust, Go, Python, and Kubernetes. Requires a 2:1 degree, British citizenship, and SC-level security clearance.
- Compensation
- £33K / yr
- Location
- Tewkesbury, United Kingdom
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Minimum 2:1 degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security or related subject
- Awareness of software development principles and experience coding in at least one programming or scripting language
- Good understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems
- Understanding of the basic stages of the product development lifecycle
- Enthusiasm for technology and desire to learn new technical skills
- Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies and techniques
- Systematic and methodical approach to debugging and resolving technical issues
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
- Good time management, self-motivation and ownership of deliverables
- Be a British citizen
- Hold or be eligible for UK National Security Vetting (NSV) SC level clearance
Nice to have
- Experience with embedded programming or operating systems, such as Linux on Raspberry Pi or Arduino
- Experience with Apple or Android application development
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Bash
- Experience with containerisation technologies such as Docker
- Experience with real-time embedded microkernels or hypervisors
Full description
Location: Tewkesbury
Salary: £33,000
Clearance Required: SC
About PentenAmio
PentenAmio is a leading provider of advanced digital security solutions that power national security and resilience across the UK, Australia and our allies. Focused on solving complex digital challenges that others avoid, we embrace the impossible to deliver transformative technologies that protect those who protect us.
Across the UK and Australia, PentenAmio combines a legacy of knowledge and proven delivery across secure mobility and AI-driven deception technologies. Our work spans Government and Defence markets across civil and military applications, powering intelligent advantage on a global scale.
Typical Activities
Working as part of our Early Careers team within Products & Engineering, the Graduate Software Engineer will join our 12-month Graduate Scheme starting in September 2027 gaining experience across a range of projects while developing their technical, professional and collaborative skills.
You will:
- Design, develop and implement software using languages and technologies such as C/C++, Rust, Go, Python and web frameworks.
- Develop software across a range of applications, including mobile apps, secure communications and embedded systems.
- Integrate software with other system components, including FPGA/PLD devices and hardware.
- Contribute to the development of cloud-based platforms and services, including microservices and container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes.
- Gain experience across the full product development lifecycle, from requirements through to testing.
- Document software designs, implementation decisions and development activities in line with best practices.
- Investigate and evaluate emerging frameworks, libraries, build tools and technologies.
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to develop technical solutions using Agile methodologies.
- Contribute to technical solutions through effective troubleshooting, debugging and problem-solving.
- Get involved in STEM outreach activities, helping to create new initiatives and represent PentenAmio at events.
What we're looking for
- A minimum 2:1 degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security or a related subject.
- Awareness of software development principles and experience coding in at least one programming or scripting language.
- Good understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems.
- An understanding of the basic stages of the product development lifecycle.
- Enthusiasm for technology and a genuine desire to learn and develop new technical skills.