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 2025 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. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.
Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This position will be a hybrid position, working out of our site in Leatherhead.
Your future duties and responsibilities
CGI are looking for self-motivated user interface developers with proven capability of presenting complex scientific and engineering data whilst also delivering an efficient and engaging user experience.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Angular developer to join a rapidly expanding business area.
Our work often starts with a new prototyping project and evolves towards a project using an agile approach (Scrum, SAFe and DevSecOps), to solve interesting problems related to Space Domain Awareness (SDA).
The requirements, the technologies, and the problems we will be solving can change at short notice and so requires developers who are pragmatic, delivery focused, who can adapt as situations evolve, who enjoy new experiences and always want to learn new things.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
Essential:
- Candidates should have a strong experience in modern Angular (14+), JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS and HTML5.
- Excellent team working and communication skills are essential. The requirements, the technologies, and the problems we will be solving can change at short notice. We need developers who are pragmatic, and delivery focused, who can adapt as situations evolve, who enjoy new experiences and always want to learn new things.
Highly Desirable:
- Experience in in automated testing is highly desirable, especially Playwright and Cucumber
- Experience of RxJS, CSS Grid
Desirable
- Experience of Astro Space UX Design System would be particularly useful.
- Experience in Agile development
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