Different Technologies Pty Ltd.
Redhill, Surrey
06/07/2026
Full time
Role: Systems Software Engineer (Linux / Networking / CI/CD) Industry: Satellite Communications / Secure Communications / Network Infrastructure Industry Location: Redhill, Surrey (Onsite First 6 Months), Hybrid after probation/training period - up to 6 remote days per month Type: Permanent We are currently supporting a highly respected organisation operating in the secure communications, satellite networking, and critical infrastructure sectors in its search for a Developer/Systems Engineer. This is an opportunity to join a technically advanced engineering environment delivering bespoke solutions across satellite communications, enterprise networking, remote connectivity and mission-critical infrastructure. Due to the nature of the end clients and projects involved, candidates must have been based in the UK continuously for the past 5 years and hold a NATO-country passport. Security and compliance checks will form part of the hiring process. The first 6 months of the role will be fully onsite in Redhill to support onboarding, collaboration and knowledge transfer. Following this period, hybrid working is available with up to 6 remote working days per month. Key Responsibilities Lead and contribute to the design, development and maintenance of bespoke Linux-based systems and applications Support the ongoing evolution of enterprise and satellite communication platforms Work across software development, infrastructure and systems engineering activities Manage and improve CI/CD pipelines and development tooling Collaborate closely with engineering, product and network teams within Agile/SCRUM environments Mentor junior developers and contribute to technical leadership across the team Support escalated technical issues and customer-facing engineering activities where required Produce and maintain technical documentation for developed solutions Continuously evaluate emerging technologies relevant to secure communications and networking environments Core Technology Environment Linux (Debian / Ubuntu) Apache MySQL Python PHP ReactJS NodeJS CI/CD Pipelines BitBucket JIRA Xray / Pytest / Jest / Cypress TCP/IP Networking WAN / LAN Technologies Satellite Communications Infrastructure VoIP / Asterisk Platforms Requirements Strong software engineering and systems development background Hands-on experience across modern Linux environments Experience managing CI/CD pipelines and development workflows Strong networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, WAN and LAN technologies Experience with Agile/SCRUM delivery methodologies Ability to work independently and within highly collaborative technical teams Analytical and solution-oriented mindset Previous experience mentoring or leading developers is advantageous Degree, HND/HNC in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline OR equivalent commercial experience Ideally 5+ years of relevant industry experience Highly Desirable Experience within satellite communications, secure networking or telecoms environments SonarQube experience SOA architecture knowledge VoIP / Asterisk exposure Experience supporting mission critical or high availability systems Important Eligibility Requirements Must hold a NATO-country passport Must have lived in the UK continuously for the last 5 years Must be comfortable working on-site in Redhill for the first 6 months Must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship Equal Opportunity Employer We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Contact: Elvis Eckardt