Evaluate and improve requirements management practices to optimise engineering project documentation.
Research, implement, and maintain tools for requirements, design, and verification baselines aligned with aerospace and defence standards (RTCA DO-178, DO-254, ARP4754A, EN9100).
Design, implement, and maintain CI / CD pipelines using Jenkins and integrate with other development tools.
Establish and manage Agile software development environments (continuous integration, testing, delivery, deployment).
Configure and manage problem reporting and tracking systems (Jira, Bitbucket, Artifactory).
Develop, configure, and maintain LDAP servers / databases for user authentication.
Support IaaS and CaaS deployments in collaboration with international engineering teams.
Provide server support during deployment, licensing, and production operations.
Manage and store build environment images; develop and maintain automation scripts (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
Maintain and migrate legacy systems / tools (CVS, SVN, PVCS, Track).
Contribute to cyber security compliance, system hardening, and secure development practices.
Develop dashboards and reports for DevOps and automation performance monitoring.
Continuously research and implement new technologies to enhance Agile, DevOps, and military engineering practices.
Experience & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements :
Degree in Electronic / Computer Engineering, Computer Science , or a related discipline.
Strong software development skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell, C / C++).
Proven experience with formal requirements management tools (e.g., IBM DOORS).
Hands-on experience with CI / CD tools : Jenkins, Jira, Bitbucket, Artifactory.
Solid knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and DevOps methodologies.
Experience with SQL / MySQL databases and business intelligence tools.
Knowledge of automation scripting, infrastructure as code (IaC), and containerised environments (Docker, PodMan, Kubernetes).
Beneficial :
Honours or Masterâs degree.
10+ yearsâ industry experience in product development .
Experience in enterprise engineering environments .
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in multidisciplinary defence engineering teams .
High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability.
Self-starter with strong organisational and leadership abilities.
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