Software Engineer

Company Description

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 Description

Duties:

• Solve highly complex technical problems and deliver innovative, scalable, and maintainable solutions with minimal supervision.
• Design and implement architectural patterns and design standards while embedding security, reliability, scalability, and performance considerations as non-negotiable quality attributes.
• Contribute hands-on to development by designing, coding, reviewing, and optimizing critical software components and services.
• Champion efficient software development methodologies aligned with Agile and Lean principles, while driving adoption of DevOps practices and toolchains with emphasis on automation, continuous integration, and continuous deployment.
• Promote and enforce secure coding practices and the integration of security controls throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Demonstrate deep expertise in modern platforms, frameworks, and tools, serving as a technical bridge between engineering, QA, and other teams to design efficient testing strategies and enable high-quality delivery outcomes.

Qualifications

Education/Training:

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

Technical Expertise:

• Strong proficiency in modern front-end frameworks (Angular v10+ or React) and back-end technologies (Java, Spring Boot, Python).
• Solid knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, web components, and responsive UI development.
• Hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., Jasmine, Jest, Karma, JUnit, PyTest).
• Strong expertise in API design, RESTful services, gRPC, and microservices architecture patterns.
• Practical experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis) and modern data architectures including event-driven systems.
• Proficiency in containerisation and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proven experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automated build and release processes.
• Strong understanding of public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Infrastructure as Code practices.
• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies, test-driven development, and secure coding standards.
• Advanced working knowledge of Linux environments, Git version control, and performance troubleshooting.

Skills and Experience:

• Excellent communication skills in English (spoken and written) and ability to work effectively across all organisational levels.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills with proven ability to work in diverse, virtual, and matrix environments.
• Self-starter with excellent time management, attention to detail, and ability to drive results in a complex, global market.
• Ability to engage with cross-functional teams, build effective relationships, and support continuous improvement and change initiatives.
• Cultural awareness and proven ability to work in international and multi-cultural environments.

Additional Information

We offer…

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.