Closing Date - 23:00 on Tuesday 28th April 2026 Salary:£42,630 - £46,246, dependent on experience and made up of a base salary of £35,134 - £38,750, a concessionary payment of £2,758, and a skills payment of up to £4,738 (assessed at interview and offered from day one). You will also receive a one-off recruitment bonus of £2,000 (£1,000 on arrival and £1,000 on successful completion of probation). Flexible Working: We recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer full-time, part-time, and compressed hours. Due to the nature of the work, hybrid working may be more limited; however, some home working options may be available depending on business requirements. GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting edge technology, ingenuity, and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber attacks, and espionage. At GCHQ, you'll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. The Role A typical day as a Software Engineer at GCHQ involves working both collaboratively and independently to develop innovative solutions to complex, real world mission challenges. As part of an Agile, multidisciplinary team, you'll contribute to a culture of continuous learning and adaption. Teams experiment with new ideas, explore different technical approaches and tackle difficult problems that often require fresh thinking. Collaboration with analysts and technical specialists across multiple missions is central to shaping solutions that meet operational needs. Day to day work may include team check ins and planning sessions, reviewing and raising pull requests, and applying a range of engineering practices such as pair programming, mobbing, or focused individual development. You might also spend time researching and analysing web or mobile technologies, designing, documenting and implementing software solutions, and delivering software for mission requirements. You'll also support existing solutions throughout their lifecycle, all contributing to steady progress and well crafted outcomes. About You You'll bring a real aptitude for learning and problem solving, with a genuine interest in technology and trying new approaches. You enjoy developing ideas, exploring technical options and working with others to solve challenges. You will have practical experience in a software development environment gained through a previous role or an industrial placement. You're comfortable using at least one modern programming language or framework and have a good understanding of core software engineering practices. You'll be curious about cloud technologies, and any familiarity with AWS, Azure or GCP would be beneficial. You may have some experience with Agile or DevOps ways of working, CI/CD, automation or infrastructure as code, and you're keen to build confidence in areas like cloud security or vulnerability awareness. A basic understanding of Linux or Windows is useful, along with a willingness to learn more as part of the role. You'll work well in development teams, switching between independent tasks and collaborative work, and you're happy contributing across teams when needed. You can prioritise effectively, adapt to change and stay focused when things get challenging. You communicate clearly, enjoy sharing ideas and are comfortable engaging with a range of customers and technical colleagues. If you're enthusiastic about technology, motivated to develop skills and excited by our mission, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every requirement. Your perspective and potential could be exactly what we're looking for. Training and Development At GCHQ, we embrace a growth mindset and are committed to your development. You'll follow a blend of in house learning from our experts, external courses where helpful, and plenty of on the job experience. From day one, you'll have access to mentors and subject matter experts who will support you in building a development and career plan that works for you. We encourage you to dedicate time to continual professional development through formal courses and practical experimentation, supported by the innovation time available to you. You'll have access to books, online learning platforms, conferences and practical project work supported by experienced colleagues, along with funding towards formal qualifications. Training covers a broad range of areas, including Front End Design, RF Software Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, Data Engineering, Solution Architecture, MLOps, UX, Agile, Cloud Engineering and Security. You'll also have access to courses including AWS certification, Scrum Master training, microservices, engineering patterns, Linux, user experience and leadership skills. Subscriptions to platforms like Cloud Academy, Pluralsight or O'Reilly are also available. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary £42,630 - £46,246 dependent on skills and experience, with an additional one off bonus of £2,000 plus other benefits including: 25 days' annual leave, rising automatically to 30 days after 5 years' service, plus an additional 10.5 days of public and privilege holidays opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme an interest free season ticket loan a cycle to work scheme facilities such as a gym, restaurant, and on site coffee bars (at some locations) paid parental and adoption leave At GCHQ, diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a workforce that truly reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: people of different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including individuals from groups that are currently under represented in our workforce, such as women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities and those from low socio economic backgrounds. Visit our website to find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity. GCHQ is proud to have achieved Leader status within the Department for Work and Pensions' Disability Confident scheme. The scheme encourages employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. As a Disability Confident organisation, we aim to ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who best meet the essential criteria for this position, assessed at sift, are offered an interview, if it is practical for us to do so. This is known as the Offer of Interview. To secure an interview for this role, the minimum criteria (in order of application process) are: Demonstrate a strong motivation to learn and adapt to Agile ways of working. Demonstrate an ability to develop software features. Demonstrate experience of working as a Software Engineer in a software engineering environment. This could include an industry placement. There is a wide range of extra support available throughout the recruitment process to enable you to do your best, visit our How to Apply page for information on the reasonable adjustments we can offer. What to expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: Online Situational Judgement Test (SJT) assessing the appropriateness of your responses to a series of short scenarios. The SJT tests criteria important for all roles in our organisation Technical and competency based interview, including a presentation. If successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment, subject to vetting. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 to 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before you apply To work at GCHQ, you must be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. Read about our eligibility criteria. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. Find out more about the vetting process. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before applying, we recommend setting up a separate email address for your contact with us to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid including identifying features in your email address, such as your first and/or surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you manage your application with us more securely. The role is based in Cheltenham, Bude, Manchester or Samlesbury so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application, as we do not offer relocation costs. We offer reasonable reimbursement of travel costs for candidates attending in person appointments during the recruitment and vetting process. Full details will be provided with your interview or assessment invitation . click apply for full job details
Apr 16, 2026
Full time
Closing Date - 23:00 on Tuesday 28th April 2026 Salary:£42,630 - £46,246, dependent on experience and made up of a base salary of £35,134 - £38,750, a concessionary payment of £2,758, and a skills payment of up to £4,738 (assessed at interview and offered from day one). You will also receive a one-off recruitment bonus of £2,000 (£1,000 on arrival and £1,000 on successful completion of probation). Flexible Working: We recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer full-time, part-time, and compressed hours. Due to the nature of the work, hybrid working may be more limited; however, some home working options may be available depending on business requirements. GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting edge technology, ingenuity, and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber attacks, and espionage. At GCHQ, you'll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. The Role A typical day as a Software Engineer at GCHQ involves working both collaboratively and independently to develop innovative solutions to complex, real world mission challenges. As part of an Agile, multidisciplinary team, you'll contribute to a culture of continuous learning and adaption. Teams experiment with new ideas, explore different technical approaches and tackle difficult problems that often require fresh thinking. Collaboration with analysts and technical specialists across multiple missions is central to shaping solutions that meet operational needs. Day to day work may include team check ins and planning sessions, reviewing and raising pull requests, and applying a range of engineering practices such as pair programming, mobbing, or focused individual development. You might also spend time researching and analysing web or mobile technologies, designing, documenting and implementing software solutions, and delivering software for mission requirements. You'll also support existing solutions throughout their lifecycle, all contributing to steady progress and well crafted outcomes. About You You'll bring a real aptitude for learning and problem solving, with a genuine interest in technology and trying new approaches. You enjoy developing ideas, exploring technical options and working with others to solve challenges. You will have practical experience in a software development environment gained through a previous role or an industrial placement. You're comfortable using at least one modern programming language or framework and have a good understanding of core software engineering practices. You'll be curious about cloud technologies, and any familiarity with AWS, Azure or GCP would be beneficial. You may have some experience with Agile or DevOps ways of working, CI/CD, automation or infrastructure as code, and you're keen to build confidence in areas like cloud security or vulnerability awareness. A basic understanding of Linux or Windows is useful, along with a willingness to learn more as part of the role. You'll work well in development teams, switching between independent tasks and collaborative work, and you're happy contributing across teams when needed. You can prioritise effectively, adapt to change and stay focused when things get challenging. You communicate clearly, enjoy sharing ideas and are comfortable engaging with a range of customers and technical colleagues. If you're enthusiastic about technology, motivated to develop skills and excited by our mission, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every requirement. Your perspective and potential could be exactly what we're looking for. Training and Development At GCHQ, we embrace a growth mindset and are committed to your development. You'll follow a blend of in house learning from our experts, external courses where helpful, and plenty of on the job experience. From day one, you'll have access to mentors and subject matter experts who will support you in building a development and career plan that works for you. We encourage you to dedicate time to continual professional development through formal courses and practical experimentation, supported by the innovation time available to you. You'll have access to books, online learning platforms, conferences and practical project work supported by experienced colleagues, along with funding towards formal qualifications. Training covers a broad range of areas, including Front End Design, RF Software Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, Data Engineering, Solution Architecture, MLOps, UX, Agile, Cloud Engineering and Security. You'll also have access to courses including AWS certification, Scrum Master training, microservices, engineering patterns, Linux, user experience and leadership skills. Subscriptions to platforms like Cloud Academy, Pluralsight or O'Reilly are also available. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary £42,630 - £46,246 dependent on skills and experience, with an additional one off bonus of £2,000 plus other benefits including: 25 days' annual leave, rising automatically to 30 days after 5 years' service, plus an additional 10.5 days of public and privilege holidays opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme an interest free season ticket loan a cycle to work scheme facilities such as a gym, restaurant, and on site coffee bars (at some locations) paid parental and adoption leave At GCHQ, diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a workforce that truly reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: people of different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including individuals from groups that are currently under represented in our workforce, such as women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities and those from low socio economic backgrounds. Visit our website to find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity. GCHQ is proud to have achieved Leader status within the Department for Work and Pensions' Disability Confident scheme. The scheme encourages employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. As a Disability Confident organisation, we aim to ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who best meet the essential criteria for this position, assessed at sift, are offered an interview, if it is practical for us to do so. This is known as the Offer of Interview. To secure an interview for this role, the minimum criteria (in order of application process) are: Demonstrate a strong motivation to learn and adapt to Agile ways of working. Demonstrate an ability to develop software features. Demonstrate experience of working as a Software Engineer in a software engineering environment. This could include an industry placement. There is a wide range of extra support available throughout the recruitment process to enable you to do your best, visit our How to Apply page for information on the reasonable adjustments we can offer. What to expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: Online Situational Judgement Test (SJT) assessing the appropriateness of your responses to a series of short scenarios. The SJT tests criteria important for all roles in our organisation Technical and competency based interview, including a presentation. If successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment, subject to vetting. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 to 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before you apply To work at GCHQ, you must be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. Read about our eligibility criteria. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. Find out more about the vetting process. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before applying, we recommend setting up a separate email address for your contact with us to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid including identifying features in your email address, such as your first and/or surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you manage your application with us more securely. The role is based in Cheltenham, Bude, Manchester or Samlesbury so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application, as we do not offer relocation costs. We offer reasonable reimbursement of travel costs for candidates attending in person appointments during the recruitment and vetting process. Full details will be provided with your interview or assessment invitation . click apply for full job details
Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, dedicated to driving transformational change for our clients. We leverage proven technology, specialist teams, and extensive domain expertise to create robust technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. Our mission is fueled by a passion for technology as a means to solve complex business problems and achieve our clients' objectives. About the Role The OT Security Engineer plays a vital role in strengthening the security posture of industrial control and automation environments. By applying OT domain knowledge and hands on security control experience, the role helps safeguard critical operational systems against cyber threats, reduces risk of disruption, and ensures compliance with security frameworks. Effective performance in this role supports safe, reliable, and resilient OT operations, enabling the organisation to maintain continuity, protect essential assets, and meet regulatory and safety obligations. Support the implementation, testing, and deployment of security controls across Operational Technology (OT) environments, ensuring alignment with industry standards (e.g., ISA/IEC 62443) and organisational security policies Conduct security assessments on OT systems, networks, and assets to identify vulnerabilities, configuration issues, and improvement opportunities Assist in developing and maintaining secure architectures and configurations for industrial systems, including PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, and associated networks Monitor and troubleshoot OT security tooling and technologies, ensuring they operate effectively and integrate seamlessly with operational processes Support incident response activities within OT environments, including containment, evidence gathering, and remediation support Contribute to the development and maintenance of OT security documentation, including diagrams, standards, procedures, and control implementations Work collaboratively with operations, engineering, and cyber teams to ensure security measures are practical, safe, and aligned with operational requirements Optional GICSP / ISA 62443 OT background Experience of testing and deployment of security controls At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success. We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package: Personalised Career Development: We create a developmental plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth. Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work life balance. We can't promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can. A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well being, and insurance schemes. At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don't tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we're looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us. If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, dedicated to driving transformational change for our clients. We leverage proven technology, specialist teams, and extensive domain expertise to create robust technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. Our mission is fueled by a passion for technology as a means to solve complex business problems and achieve our clients' objectives. About the Role The OT Security Engineer plays a vital role in strengthening the security posture of industrial control and automation environments. By applying OT domain knowledge and hands on security control experience, the role helps safeguard critical operational systems against cyber threats, reduces risk of disruption, and ensures compliance with security frameworks. Effective performance in this role supports safe, reliable, and resilient OT operations, enabling the organisation to maintain continuity, protect essential assets, and meet regulatory and safety obligations. Support the implementation, testing, and deployment of security controls across Operational Technology (OT) environments, ensuring alignment with industry standards (e.g., ISA/IEC 62443) and organisational security policies Conduct security assessments on OT systems, networks, and assets to identify vulnerabilities, configuration issues, and improvement opportunities Assist in developing and maintaining secure architectures and configurations for industrial systems, including PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, and associated networks Monitor and troubleshoot OT security tooling and technologies, ensuring they operate effectively and integrate seamlessly with operational processes Support incident response activities within OT environments, including containment, evidence gathering, and remediation support Contribute to the development and maintenance of OT security documentation, including diagrams, standards, procedures, and control implementations Work collaboratively with operations, engineering, and cyber teams to ensure security measures are practical, safe, and aligned with operational requirements Optional GICSP / ISA 62443 OT background Experience of testing and deployment of security controls At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success. We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package: Personalised Career Development: We create a developmental plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth. Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work life balance. We can't promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can. A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well being, and insurance schemes. At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don't tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we're looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us. If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.
Join the Growth Story at Envitia Envitia operates at the heart of the UK's most sensitive and high-profile operations. Our approach is entirely mission-focused, enabling customers to see more, decide faster, and act with confidence across complex domains. We deliver situational awareness and information advantage across C5ISR, fusing cyber, geospatial, and kinetic data into an operational picture. This transforms fragmented data into a shared understanding of the battlespace, delivering actionable insight when it matters most. Our solutions are secure-by-design, built from the ground up to protect sensitive information and ensure resilience in contested environments. We simplify complex heterogeneous data sources into a rich picture of fused intelligence, providing a digital backbone that underpins success. We operate as small teams delivering fast value, blending deep technical expertise with agile methods to deliver measurable outcomes. Every engagement focuses on capability, clarity, and confidence for those who protect the nation. A career with Envitia enables you to work with mission driven innovation. We're thrilled to announce that Envitia has been named one of the Sunday Times Top 100 Medium-Sized Companies to Work For in 2025-a prestigious recognition that highlights our commitment to creating an outstanding workplace where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. The Role Envitia is recruiting for a Data Engineer to join our Security and Intelligence consulting team, who will be responsible for designing, building and maintaining secure, scalable data platforms and pipelines that enable advanced analytics and operational intelligence capabilities. The role focuses on engineering robust data architectures capable of ingesting, processing and distributing large-scale datasets, supporting downstream analytics, machine learning and mission applications. The successful candidate will work within multi disciplinary agile teams, collaborating with data scientists, software engineers, DevOps specialists and mission analysts to deliver production grade data solutions. Typical engagements include: Engineering large scale data ingestion and processing pipelines Designing data lakes and distributed data platforms Enabling analytics and AI/ML workloads Supporting intelligence data exploitation workflows Integrating multiple classified data sources across secure environments Job Responsibilities Design, build and maintain secure, scalable data platforms capable of processing large volumes of operational data. Develop and operate robust data lakes and distributed data processing environments within secure or regulated settings. Engineer high performance data ingestion pipelines for batch and streaming data from multiple sources, including sensor, geospatial, communications and operational systems. Design and implement ETL/ELT workflows to transform, enrich and validate data for downstream analytics and machine learning use. Build scalable, distributed data processing solutions using modern big data and parallel processing technologies. Ensure data quality, reliability and performance through monitoring, validation and operational support mechanisms. Collaborate closely with data scientists to enable analytics and AI/ML workloads, including feature pipelines and data preparation processes. Optimise data storage and processing architectures to support high performance analytical environments. Contribute to DevSecOps and cloud native delivery, including automated deployment, infrastructure provisioning and containerised environments. Support the ongoing operation, observability and resilience of production data platforms. Skills Required Experience in data engineering using modern programming languages such as Python, Java or Scala, and SQL. Hands on experience building and operating large scale data pipelines using big data and distributed processing technologies (e.g. Apache Spark, Hadoop). Experience designing and maintaining data lakes, distributed storage platforms, and data pipeline orchestration tools. Experience working with cloud native data platforms, with strong expertise in AWS and native data services. Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and modern cloud native data architectures. Experience working in DevSecOps environments, including Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and observability/monitoring tooling. Ability to work directly with stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into robust, scalable data engineering solutions. Comfortable working in secure, regulated or constrained environments, delivering solutions within complex operational settings. Security Clearance Requirements The successful candidate must be eligible for an enhanced Developed Vetted / eDV security clearance. Location It is anticipated the role will require up to 80% (4d/wk) onsite working at client locations - Gloucester, London, Manchester (based on project requirements). What's in it for you? At Envitia, our greatest asset is our team. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is one where every employee feels valued, supported and motivated to reach their full potential. As part of this commitment, we offer an exciting range of benefits designed to enhance both your professional and personal well being. More time for you:Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus your birthday off, because you deserve to celebrate you. Want more flexibility? You can buy or sell up to 5 extra days to tailor time off around what matters most. Private Medical Insurance:We've got you covered with comprehensive private healthcare, including family options for added peace of mind. Security Clearance Bonus:Up to £5,000 year Career growth that keeps you ahead:We invest in your future with ongoing training and development, so you're always learning, growing and staying ahead of the curve. Wellness that works for you:Love yoga, or going to the gym? We encourage an active lifestyle and support your wellness goals with a fitness reimbursement scheme that helps cover your gym membership or fitness-related expenses. Life Assurance:Gain peace of mind with our life insurance coverage that ensures your loved ones are protected, because we care about your future as much as your present. Smarter Retirement Planning:Plan for your future with our pension options and resources to help build a secure financial foundation. Perkbox:Treat yourself! From shopping to spa days, to saving money on that new TV, our Perkbox membership gives you access to exclusive discounts on hundreds of products and services. Recognition that counts:Great work doesn't go unnoticed here. Our reward and recognition scheme celebrate your impact and let your brilliance shine. Give back and get involved:Join us in making a difference through paid volunteering days that let you support the causes that matter to you. Inclusion at Envitia At Envitia, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. We believe that our strength lies in our differences, and we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We encourage applications from people of all abilities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, and religions. We strive to support a culture of inclusion, accessibility, and work life balance. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.
Apr 10, 2026
Full time
Join the Growth Story at Envitia Envitia operates at the heart of the UK's most sensitive and high-profile operations. Our approach is entirely mission-focused, enabling customers to see more, decide faster, and act with confidence across complex domains. We deliver situational awareness and information advantage across C5ISR, fusing cyber, geospatial, and kinetic data into an operational picture. This transforms fragmented data into a shared understanding of the battlespace, delivering actionable insight when it matters most. Our solutions are secure-by-design, built from the ground up to protect sensitive information and ensure resilience in contested environments. We simplify complex heterogeneous data sources into a rich picture of fused intelligence, providing a digital backbone that underpins success. We operate as small teams delivering fast value, blending deep technical expertise with agile methods to deliver measurable outcomes. Every engagement focuses on capability, clarity, and confidence for those who protect the nation. A career with Envitia enables you to work with mission driven innovation. We're thrilled to announce that Envitia has been named one of the Sunday Times Top 100 Medium-Sized Companies to Work For in 2025-a prestigious recognition that highlights our commitment to creating an outstanding workplace where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. The Role Envitia is recruiting for a Data Engineer to join our Security and Intelligence consulting team, who will be responsible for designing, building and maintaining secure, scalable data platforms and pipelines that enable advanced analytics and operational intelligence capabilities. The role focuses on engineering robust data architectures capable of ingesting, processing and distributing large-scale datasets, supporting downstream analytics, machine learning and mission applications. The successful candidate will work within multi disciplinary agile teams, collaborating with data scientists, software engineers, DevOps specialists and mission analysts to deliver production grade data solutions. Typical engagements include: Engineering large scale data ingestion and processing pipelines Designing data lakes and distributed data platforms Enabling analytics and AI/ML workloads Supporting intelligence data exploitation workflows Integrating multiple classified data sources across secure environments Job Responsibilities Design, build and maintain secure, scalable data platforms capable of processing large volumes of operational data. Develop and operate robust data lakes and distributed data processing environments within secure or regulated settings. Engineer high performance data ingestion pipelines for batch and streaming data from multiple sources, including sensor, geospatial, communications and operational systems. Design and implement ETL/ELT workflows to transform, enrich and validate data for downstream analytics and machine learning use. Build scalable, distributed data processing solutions using modern big data and parallel processing technologies. Ensure data quality, reliability and performance through monitoring, validation and operational support mechanisms. Collaborate closely with data scientists to enable analytics and AI/ML workloads, including feature pipelines and data preparation processes. Optimise data storage and processing architectures to support high performance analytical environments. Contribute to DevSecOps and cloud native delivery, including automated deployment, infrastructure provisioning and containerised environments. Support the ongoing operation, observability and resilience of production data platforms. Skills Required Experience in data engineering using modern programming languages such as Python, Java or Scala, and SQL. Hands on experience building and operating large scale data pipelines using big data and distributed processing technologies (e.g. Apache Spark, Hadoop). Experience designing and maintaining data lakes, distributed storage platforms, and data pipeline orchestration tools. Experience working with cloud native data platforms, with strong expertise in AWS and native data services. Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and modern cloud native data architectures. Experience working in DevSecOps environments, including Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and observability/monitoring tooling. Ability to work directly with stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into robust, scalable data engineering solutions. Comfortable working in secure, regulated or constrained environments, delivering solutions within complex operational settings. Security Clearance Requirements The successful candidate must be eligible for an enhanced Developed Vetted / eDV security clearance. Location It is anticipated the role will require up to 80% (4d/wk) onsite working at client locations - Gloucester, London, Manchester (based on project requirements). What's in it for you? At Envitia, our greatest asset is our team. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is one where every employee feels valued, supported and motivated to reach their full potential. As part of this commitment, we offer an exciting range of benefits designed to enhance both your professional and personal well being. More time for you:Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus your birthday off, because you deserve to celebrate you. Want more flexibility? You can buy or sell up to 5 extra days to tailor time off around what matters most. Private Medical Insurance:We've got you covered with comprehensive private healthcare, including family options for added peace of mind. Security Clearance Bonus:Up to £5,000 year Career growth that keeps you ahead:We invest in your future with ongoing training and development, so you're always learning, growing and staying ahead of the curve. Wellness that works for you:Love yoga, or going to the gym? We encourage an active lifestyle and support your wellness goals with a fitness reimbursement scheme that helps cover your gym membership or fitness-related expenses. Life Assurance:Gain peace of mind with our life insurance coverage that ensures your loved ones are protected, because we care about your future as much as your present. Smarter Retirement Planning:Plan for your future with our pension options and resources to help build a secure financial foundation. Perkbox:Treat yourself! From shopping to spa days, to saving money on that new TV, our Perkbox membership gives you access to exclusive discounts on hundreds of products and services. Recognition that counts:Great work doesn't go unnoticed here. Our reward and recognition scheme celebrate your impact and let your brilliance shine. Give back and get involved:Join us in making a difference through paid volunteering days that let you support the causes that matter to you. Inclusion at Envitia At Envitia, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. We believe that our strength lies in our differences, and we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We encourage applications from people of all abilities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, and religions. We strive to support a culture of inclusion, accessibility, and work life balance. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.
Join the Growth Story at Envitia Envitia operates at the heart of the UK's most sensitive and high-profile operations. Our approach is entirely mission-focused, enabling customers to see more, decide faster, and act with confidence across complex domains. We deliver situational awareness and information advantage across C5ISR, fusing cyber, geospatial, and kinetic data into an operational picture. This transforms fragmented data into a shared understanding of the battlespace, delivering actionable insight when it matters most. Our solutions are secure by design, built from the ground up to protect sensitive information and ensure resilience in contested environments. We simplify complex heterogeneous data sources into a rich picture of fused intelligence, providing a digital backbone that underpins success. We operate as small teams delivering fast value, blending deep technical expertise with agile methods to deliver measurable outcomes. Every engagement focuses on capability, clarity, and confidence for those who protect the nation. A career with Envitia enables you to work with mission driven innovation. We're thrilled to announce that Envitia has been named one of Sunday Times Top 100 Medium Sized Companies to Work For in 2025-a prestigious recognition that highlights our commitment to creating an outstanding workplace where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. The Role Envitia is recruiting for a Java Engineer to join our Security and Intelligence consulting team and will be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining secure software services and mission applications within classified government environments. The role focuses on building high-performance backend systems, microservices and APIs that enable intelligence data platforms, analytics systems and operational applications. The successful candidate will work within multi-disciplinary agile teams, collaborating with data engineers, data scientists, DevOps engineers and mission analysts to deliver secure, production grade software systems. Typical engagements include: Developing Java based microservices and backend platforms Building API driven services enabling data exploitation and analytics Supporting distributed analytics platforms and intelligence applications Integrating software components across complex secure environments Delivering cloud native and containerised mission software systems Job Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain secure Java based backend services supporting mission critical and operational systems. Build scalable microservices architectures and robust RESTful APIs to support data driven and intelligence platforms. Engineer high performance, distributed applications capable of processing large volumes of data with low latency and high reliability. Integrate Java applications with data platforms, streaming services and analytics pipelines, including AI/ML enabled systems. Apply secure coding practices and ensure solutions meet stringent performance, reliability and security requirements. Contribute to architectural design, code reviews, automated testing and continuous improvement activities. Implement logging, monitoring and observability to support the operation of production systems. Collaborate closely with multi disciplinary teams including engineers, data specialists and operational stakeholders. Skills Required Strong experience developing Java based backend applications (Java 11+) using modern frameworks such as Spring Boot / Spring Framework. Solid understanding of object oriented design, software architecture and building RESTful APIs. Experience designing and developing distributed systems and microservices architectures, including service to service communication and API integration patterns. Proven ability to build high performance, scalable backend systems for data intensive or mission critical applications. Experience working in DevSecOps environments, including Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and observability tooling. Ability to work directly with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into robust, secure and scalable software solutions. Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non technical audiences. Comfortable working in secure or regulated environments, delivering software within complex operational constraints. Security Clearance Requirements The successful candidate must be eligible for an enhanced Developed Vetted / eDV security clearance. Location It is anticipated the role will require up to 80% (4d/wk) onsite working at client locations - Gloucester, London, Manchester (based on project requirements). What's in it for you? At Envitia, our greatest asset is our team. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is one where every employee feels valued, supported and motivated to reach their full potential. As part of this commitment, we offer an exciting range of benefits designed to enhance both your professional and personal well being. More time for you: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus your birthday off, because you deserve to celebrate you. Want more flexibility? You can buy or sell up to 5 extra days to tailor time off around what matters most. Private Medical Insurance: We've got you covered with comprehensive private healthcare, including family options for added peace of mind. Security Clearance Bonus: Up to £5,000 a year Career growth that keeps you ahead: We invest in your future with ongoing training and development, so you're always learning, growing and staying ahead of the curve. Wellness that works for you: Love yoga, or going to the gym? We encourage an active lifestyle and support your wellness goals with a fitness reimbursement scheme that helps cover your gym membership or fitness related expenses. Life Assurance: Gain peace of mind with our life insurance coverage that ensures your loved ones are protected, because we care about your future as much as your present. Smarter Retirement Planning: Plan for your future with our pension options and resources to help build a secure financial foundation. Perkbox: Treat yourself! From shopping to spa days, to saving money on that new TV, our Perkbox membership gives you access to exclusive discounts on hundreds of products and services. Recognition that counts: Great work doesn't go unnoticed here. Our reward and recognition scheme celebrate your impact and let your brilliance shine. Give back and get involved: Join us in making a difference through paid volunteering days that let you support the causes that matter to you. Inclusion at Envitia At Envitia, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. We believe that our strength lies in our differences, and we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We encourage applications from people of all abilities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, and religions. We strive to support a culture of inclusion, accessibility, and work life balance. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.
Apr 10, 2026
Full time
Join the Growth Story at Envitia Envitia operates at the heart of the UK's most sensitive and high-profile operations. Our approach is entirely mission-focused, enabling customers to see more, decide faster, and act with confidence across complex domains. We deliver situational awareness and information advantage across C5ISR, fusing cyber, geospatial, and kinetic data into an operational picture. This transforms fragmented data into a shared understanding of the battlespace, delivering actionable insight when it matters most. Our solutions are secure by design, built from the ground up to protect sensitive information and ensure resilience in contested environments. We simplify complex heterogeneous data sources into a rich picture of fused intelligence, providing a digital backbone that underpins success. We operate as small teams delivering fast value, blending deep technical expertise with agile methods to deliver measurable outcomes. Every engagement focuses on capability, clarity, and confidence for those who protect the nation. A career with Envitia enables you to work with mission driven innovation. We're thrilled to announce that Envitia has been named one of Sunday Times Top 100 Medium Sized Companies to Work For in 2025-a prestigious recognition that highlights our commitment to creating an outstanding workplace where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. The Role Envitia is recruiting for a Java Engineer to join our Security and Intelligence consulting team and will be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining secure software services and mission applications within classified government environments. The role focuses on building high-performance backend systems, microservices and APIs that enable intelligence data platforms, analytics systems and operational applications. The successful candidate will work within multi-disciplinary agile teams, collaborating with data engineers, data scientists, DevOps engineers and mission analysts to deliver secure, production grade software systems. Typical engagements include: Developing Java based microservices and backend platforms Building API driven services enabling data exploitation and analytics Supporting distributed analytics platforms and intelligence applications Integrating software components across complex secure environments Delivering cloud native and containerised mission software systems Job Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain secure Java based backend services supporting mission critical and operational systems. Build scalable microservices architectures and robust RESTful APIs to support data driven and intelligence platforms. Engineer high performance, distributed applications capable of processing large volumes of data with low latency and high reliability. Integrate Java applications with data platforms, streaming services and analytics pipelines, including AI/ML enabled systems. Apply secure coding practices and ensure solutions meet stringent performance, reliability and security requirements. Contribute to architectural design, code reviews, automated testing and continuous improvement activities. Implement logging, monitoring and observability to support the operation of production systems. Collaborate closely with multi disciplinary teams including engineers, data specialists and operational stakeholders. Skills Required Strong experience developing Java based backend applications (Java 11+) using modern frameworks such as Spring Boot / Spring Framework. Solid understanding of object oriented design, software architecture and building RESTful APIs. Experience designing and developing distributed systems and microservices architectures, including service to service communication and API integration patterns. Proven ability to build high performance, scalable backend systems for data intensive or mission critical applications. Experience working in DevSecOps environments, including Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and observability tooling. Ability to work directly with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into robust, secure and scalable software solutions. Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non technical audiences. Comfortable working in secure or regulated environments, delivering software within complex operational constraints. Security Clearance Requirements The successful candidate must be eligible for an enhanced Developed Vetted / eDV security clearance. Location It is anticipated the role will require up to 80% (4d/wk) onsite working at client locations - Gloucester, London, Manchester (based on project requirements). What's in it for you? At Envitia, our greatest asset is our team. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is one where every employee feels valued, supported and motivated to reach their full potential. As part of this commitment, we offer an exciting range of benefits designed to enhance both your professional and personal well being. More time for you: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus your birthday off, because you deserve to celebrate you. Want more flexibility? You can buy or sell up to 5 extra days to tailor time off around what matters most. Private Medical Insurance: We've got you covered with comprehensive private healthcare, including family options for added peace of mind. Security Clearance Bonus: Up to £5,000 a year Career growth that keeps you ahead: We invest in your future with ongoing training and development, so you're always learning, growing and staying ahead of the curve. Wellness that works for you: Love yoga, or going to the gym? We encourage an active lifestyle and support your wellness goals with a fitness reimbursement scheme that helps cover your gym membership or fitness related expenses. Life Assurance: Gain peace of mind with our life insurance coverage that ensures your loved ones are protected, because we care about your future as much as your present. Smarter Retirement Planning: Plan for your future with our pension options and resources to help build a secure financial foundation. Perkbox: Treat yourself! From shopping to spa days, to saving money on that new TV, our Perkbox membership gives you access to exclusive discounts on hundreds of products and services. Recognition that counts: Great work doesn't go unnoticed here. Our reward and recognition scheme celebrate your impact and let your brilliance shine. Give back and get involved: Join us in making a difference through paid volunteering days that let you support the causes that matter to you. Inclusion at Envitia At Envitia, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. We believe that our strength lies in our differences, and we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We encourage applications from people of all abilities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, and religions. We strive to support a culture of inclusion, accessibility, and work life balance. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.