Experienced C++ or Java Software Developers and Engineers

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MANCHESTER’S TECH SCENE JUST GOT EVEN MORE EXCITING

GCHQ is the government’s appointed expert in cyber security. Every hour of every day, we’re working to protect the UK. It's about keeping our society safe, secure and successful. From terrorists to hackers, fraudsters, and organised criminal gangs, the online threats we encounter are many, varied and increasingly sophisticated. So, we've always got to be one step ahead.

Here at our newest site in Greater Manchester, we’re looking for highly talented, ambitious and experienced software specialists - people who are ready to solve the unsolvable, and develop unbreakable systems. Whether you’ve mastered C++ or Java, we’ll put your valuable skills to work, helping to safeguard the entire UK from cyber threats.

Joining a small agile team, you’ll contribute to the fast-paced development of high quality code. Primarily, you’ll be working with either Java, C++, C or Python, as well as cloud and distributed programming technologies such as Hadoop and NoSQL. Your particular focus will be on developing specialist high integrity systems that are robust enough to have a lifetime measured in years, rather than months.

At times, you’ll be under pressure to deliver conflicting priorities. But you’ll be great at context switching, getting up to speed quickly, and choosing the right tools for the job. Plus, you’ll be comfortable releasing code quickly rather than taking time to craft the perfect solution. In return, you’ll benefit from a unique environment where you’ll be exposed to technologies you simply wouldn’t find anywhere else.

Ideally, you’ll have a degree in either computer science, software engineering or software development, or equivalent experience. Your C++ and/or Java skills will mean you can take on challenging software problems and you’ll be comfortable using a variety of languages. Crucially, you’ll combine an engineering mindset with the tenacity and perseverance to keep us ahead of any cyber threat.

To apply you must be a British citizen. We want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our work and welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

For more information or to apply, click the apply button.

Closing date: 7th July 2015.