Consultant, Software Engineer, Defence and Security

Job Description

Your opportunityOur Consulting practice provides clients with the solutions that they need for their complex technology programmes. We cross the divide that other suppliers to Government cannot bridge - we discover our clients unique needs with them, help their business change and adapt, innovate together with creativity, design and build-out their agile solutions, whilst coaching and mentoring leaders at all levels.We are proud of the impact we have with our Defence and Security clients, the strength of our relationships, and the depth and breadth of our skills that we bring to help them achieve their mission - we are privileged to be asked to work with them at the heart of their biggest and most ambitious technology programmes.If you are an experienced Software Engineer with a desire to make a difference, willing to travel within the UK and work with our Defence and Security clients, and are either already security cleared to DV or willing to be, then this opportunity is for you!Strategy, Analytics and M&A How do you make intelligent, future-proof decisions in a world where change is the one constant Thats exactly what youll help our clients to do. Youll build trusted relationships with business stakeholders - and use the most exciting new technologies available - to create data-driven programmes that transform their organisations. Your advice will help clients position their organisations to succeed in an ever-evolving marketplace.Your roleThe primary focus of your role will be the development of innovative mobile and web-based technology solutions to meet the operationally-focused needs of our clients. You will:

Work with world leading technology vendors and experienced in-house architects to find the best technical solutions in order to translate client requirements into working software;

Write code to a high standard, incorporating effective unit tests and meeting our code quality levels;

Design and develop highly responsive Android, iOS, web and Windows-based apps, APIs and frameworks;

Apply cutting-edge methods and technologies (e.g. Hadoop, data science, Spark, Elastic search, machine learning);

Assist the engagement director or partner with the technical elements of the sales process; and

Support the development and delivery of the solution.

Your work, your choiceAt Deloitte we believe the best impact is the value we add, not the hours we sit at our desk. We carefully consider agile ways of working, both formal and informal, that allow for the best impact for our people and our clients. Please speak to your recruiter about the working pattern that works best for you.Location:Your home office will be London, but this client-facing role provides lots of opportunity for travel in the UK and overseas. Work pattern: This is a permanent contract opportunity. The role can be worked on a full-time basis.Our team members work a variety of agile working patterns. Tell us what arrangement works for you and well try to accommodate. Your professional experienceWe want people who will embody technology delivery - people who understand the connection between the business problem and the technology solution and have the professional and personal skills to make a real difference to our clients.We are currently looking for Consultants through to Managers with specific expertise in the following:

Mobile and/or web development experience, with API development, preferably within a DHSA context;

Understanding of the procurement lifecycle, requirements gathering, evaluation techniques, negotiation skills;

Experience in designing and developing operationally-focussed data analysis and visualisation solutions in a medium to large secure environment;

Experience of modern Agile software development methodologies and DevOps practices;

Experience with one or more of the following programming and scripting languages: HTML5, CSS3, Python, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Swift, Objective-C;

Familiarity with one of the following tools: Git, GitHub, Jenkins, Chef, Docker, Visual Studio;

Experience with web and application server systems including Apache, Tomcat, and/or Glassfish;

Preferably additional experience developing with geospatial, imagery exploitation and OSINT/social media analysis tools products;

Your service line: ConsultingOur people and the way we work are the two things that set us apart in the consulting universe. For us, collaboration is fundamental to success, along with an unrivalled depth and breadth of expertise. We work closely with our clients and each other, at every stage of every project, solving our clients trickiest problems with a mix of knowledge, creativity and intellectual rigour. A hugely diverse range of clients rely on us to deliver the kind of change that adds genuine, lasting value to their business. Personal independenceRegulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints. This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm. The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process.About DeloitteOur Purpose & StrategyTo make an impact that matters for our clients, our people and society - defines who we are and what we stand for. Our purpose provides the foundation for our strategy and our aspiration to be the undisputed leader in professional services: this is not about size, its about being the first choice. The first choice for the largest and most influential clients, and the first choice for the best talent. What do we doDeloitte offers global integrated professional services that include Audit & Assurance, Consulting, Financial Advisory, Legal, Risk Advisory and Tax Consulting. Our approach combines intellectual leadership, industrial expertise, insight, consulting & problem solving capabilities whatever the role, technology revolutions and innovation from multiple disciplines to help our clients excel anywhere in the world.Beyond the UK: Deloitte North and South EuropeThe UK is part of Deloitte North and South Europe (NSE), the second largest member firm in the Deloitte network. Deloitte NSE combines operations in Belgium,