Job Vacancy Optimisation Engine Developer

Optimisation Engine Developer

Position Description
The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2024 and has been named one of the 'World's Best Employers' by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant.

CGI are on the hunt for a mid-level/ Senior Optimisation Engine Developer to join the team on a full time permanent basis.

We are currently developing a cutting-edge operations planning optimisation system for a high-profile SatComs operator. The successful candidate will form part of the development team within the Space Control Data Platforms and Applications and Information Solutions business unit sector, initially to deliver this project and see the software become operational. Working with a highly experienced team, the successful candidate will be able to work in a hybrid-agile environment, delivering excellent quality code against customer requirements and responding well to change. They will take responsibility appropriate to their seniority for the design of their code and review of others' and be able to test their code rigorously. They will work with the test team to identify, prioritise and fix any defects before delivery to the customer. They will take part in internal and customer workshops to plan, review, and problem-solve.

Your future duties and responsibilities
   •   Work as part of the development team to deliver new optimisation capability to the customer while improving earlier iterations of the system.
   •   Take an active part in design appropriate to their seniority
   •   Produce and update documentation at a defined standard
   •   Design, code, and unit test assigned work packages.
   •   Demonstrate new features to the customer
   •   Support factory acceptance, user acceptance, system testing and other assurance activities.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role
   •   Experience in commercial Java development experience or other programming languages such as C#, C++
   •   Optimisation engines eg Opta planner, Gurobi
   •   Excellent problem-solving ability

Desirable skills

   •   SatComs knowledge
   •   Experience with modelling complex systems

Location: working 1 day per week at Leatherhead, Bristol or London (Possible occasional travel to the US (unlikely to be more than once or twice a year).

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