Technical Engineer
Alton Valley are seeking Technical Engineers (Developers) to support the design, development, integration, and maintenance of bespoke software solutions within a highly secure and classified environment.
- Location
- Derby
- Working pattern
- On site, full time
About the role
Working as part of multidisciplinary technical teams, you will be responsible for developing and supporting solutions that underpin critical operational, security, and defence programmes. You will work within established governance and accreditation frameworks, ensuring solutions are delivered and maintained in line with security and compliance requirements.
This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy hands-on software development, systems integration, and infrastructure support across modern technology stacks.
What you will be doing
- Design, develop, test, and deploy bespoke software solutions.
- Support the integration of applications and services within secure environments.
- Deploy, manage, and maintain containerised workloads using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Administer and support Windows Server and Linux (RHEL/Rocky) environments.
- Configure and manage Microsoft technologies including Entra ID, Intune, Autopilot, Microsoft 365, and SharePoint.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain production and non-production environments.
- Produce and maintain technical documentation and support procedures.
- Work within established accreditation, security, and change-control processes.
- Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and operational teams to deliver secure and reliable solutions.
- Contribute to secure development and DevSecOps practices across the software lifecycle.
What we are looking for
- Willing and able to obtain SC Clearance (mandatory requirement).
- Hands-on experience with:
- o Docker
- o Kubernetes
- Experience deploying, managing, and troubleshooting containerised workloads, networking, and storage.
- Infrastructure Administration
- Strong administration experience across:
- o Windows Server
- o Linux (RHEL/Rocky)
- Experience with patching, service management, system maintenance, and operational support.
- Microsoft Technology Stack
- Proven experience with:
- o Microsoft Entra ID
- o Microsoft Intune
- o Windows Autopilot
- o Microsoft 365
- o SharePoint
- Ability to configure and manage environments in line with security baselines and best practices.
- Software Development & Systems Support
- Experience developing, deploying, and supporting software solutions in enterprise or secure environments.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve application and infrastructure issues.
- Understanding of software development best practices and secure coding principles.
Nice to have
- 18+ months of experience within a software development or related technical role.
- Exposure to or familiarity with Mendix.
- Experience working within secure, regulated, government, defence, or critical national infrastructure environments.
- Understanding of Agile delivery methodologies.
- Knowledge of DevSecOps principles and secure software development practices.
- Experience supporting accreditation and assurance activities, including ITHC remediation and change-control processes.
What we offer
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
How to apply
Send your CV and a short covering note to recruitment@altonvalley.com. Tell us what you have built or fixed that you are proud of. We read every application and reply to all of them.
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