Software Assurance Engineer at Alten

Manchester, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Software Configuration Management, Version Control, Jira, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Code Verification, Software Development Processes, Documentation Standards, Communication, Team Collaboration, Leadership, Project Reporting, Metrics Tracking, Quality Status Reviews, Attention to Detail, Mentoring

Industry

Engineering Services

Description

Company Description Are you passionate about engineering? Do you want to make a difference? ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 30 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement and support sustainable transformation. Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today. Job Description Join our team to play a key role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and compliance of mission-critical software systems used in advanced underwater defence technologies. As part of the software assurance function, you’ll work closely with engineering teams to make sure software development follows rigorous standards and best practices — helping to guarantee that every line of code meets the highest levels of quality, safety, and security. Location: Manchester On-site: Monday – Thursday Seniority: Mid-level (4+ years’ experience) Clearance: SC clearable (no caveats) Key Responsibilities Ensure that software development activities conform to industry and internal quality standards. Support the implementation of software assurance frameworks across multiple project phases. Conduct reviews, audits, and verification to confirm compliance with defined processes and best practices. Collaborate with engineering teams to identify, record, and resolve process non-conformances or risks. Manage assurance documentation, including reports, assessments, and test evidence. Provide guidance to developers and test teams on process improvements, configuration management, and tool usage (e.g. Jira). Contribute to ongoing improvement of software assurance methods and QA culture across projects. Qualifications Required Skills Solid understanding of Software Configuration Management (SCM) and version control best practices. Experience using Jira for change, task, and issue management. Strong knowledge of software testing principles, particularly unit testing and code verification. Familiarity with software development processes, life cycles, and documentation standards. Excellent communication and team collaboration skills to interface with multi-disciplinary teams. Demonstrated leadership capability in coordinating software assurance or QA activities. Experience with project reporting, metrics tracking, and quality status reviews. Soft Skills & Collaboration Strong sense of ownership and attention to detail in process compliance. Excellent communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Team-oriented mindset with the ability to mentor and support others. Organised and proactive, with a positive approach to challenges. Required Qualifications: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline. OR a relevant technical military background with equivalent hands-on engineering experience. Desirable Skills Knowledge of Defence software and quality processes. Familiarity with software QA frameworks and assurance documentation practices. Strong attitude and behaviours aligned with safety-critical and defence engineering environments. Security Clearance Requirement UKSV (United Kingdom Security Vetting) clearance is required for this role, with Security Check (SC) as the minimum standard, either already held or with a willingness to undergo the process. Some roles/projects may require Developed Vetting (DV) clearance; while not mandatory, a willingness to obtain DV clearance would be beneficial. As part of the onboarding process, candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS); details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website (GOV.UK - Government Baseline Personnel Security Standard). If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. Additional Information Why join us? We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently. Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities. We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies. We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential. Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today! In short you get: A personalised career path and a rewarding management style A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries A competitive salary Private Medical Insurance Pension Scheme Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings Flexible way of working (role dependent)

Responsibilities

Ensure software development activities conform to quality standards and support the implementation of software assurance frameworks. Conduct reviews and audits to confirm compliance with defined processes and collaborate with engineering teams to resolve non-conformances.