Software Engineer

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. 

Smiths Detection is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.  

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Job Purpose:

The Software Engineer role delivers scalable, secure, and maintainable software by solving complex problems and applying modern architectural patterns. It drives Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices while leveraging skills in Angular, Java, Spring Boot, Python, Golang, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms. Acting as a bridge across engineering, QA, and operations, it enforces secure coding, embeds observability, and fosters collaboration to ensure high‑quality, seamless product deliveries.

As per company policy, this role requires presence in the office 4 days per week.

Duties:

• Solve complex technical problems and deliver innovative, scalable, maintainable solutions with minimal supervision.
• Implement architectural patterns and design standards in collaboration with key stakeholders, ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Champion Agile and Lean methodologies, fostering continuous learning, collaboration, and iterative improvement.
• Design, code, review, and optimise critical software components and services.
• Drive adoption of DevOps practices, automation, continuous integration, and continuous deployment with proactive operational monitoring.
• Embed security, reliability, scalability, and performance as non-negotiable quality attributes throughout architecture and development.
• Leverage modern platforms, frameworks, and open-source technologies to optimise cost and flexibility.
• Promote secure coding practices and security controls throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Serve as a technical bridge between engineering, QA, and other teams to design efficient testing strategies and enable high-quality delivery.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 1–4 years of professional software development experience with hands-on coding across multiple technology stacks.

Technical Expertise:

• Proficiency in modern front-end and back-end technologies: Angular (v10+), Java, Spring Boot, Python, or Golang.
• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, and modern UI frameworks.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (Jasmine, Jest, Karma, JUnit, PyTest).
• Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and responsive UI development.
• Database experience with PostgreSQL and Redis.
• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and containerisation technologies.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their service models.
• Knowledge of Git-based version control, Linux fundamentals, and debugging practices.
• Understanding of test-driven development, secure coding standards, and observability practices.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and JIRA.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with gRPC, Kubernetes, Grafana, or event-driven systems.
• Familiarity with ML/AI platforms and UX/UI design principles.
• Knowledge of UML.

Skills & Attributes:

• Self-motivated with excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills in English (spoken and written) and collaborative abilities.
• Proven stakeholder and matrix management experience in virtual, diverse teams.
• Ability to work effectively in international, multi-cultural environments.
• Resourceful problem-solver with strong analytical and decision-making capabilities.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and change management.

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website.