Senior Software Engineer – QinetiQ, Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Summary

Senior Software Engineer responsible for leading the development of complex features that directly support QinetiQ’s mission of making the UK a safer place to be. The role offers design autonomy, technical leadership, and a strong engineering community.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of large, complex features from concept to production.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert, guiding technical debates and solving critical defects.
• Mentor and coach teammates, improve team efficiency, onboard new members, and dismantle knowledge silos.
• Contribute to technical roadmaps, challenge design choices, and collaborate with customers to scope new opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience owning complex problems from whiteboard to production.
• Ability to break down large, ambigu...