Indra is one of the leading global technology and consulting companies and the technological partner for core business operations of its customers worldwide. It is a world-leader in providing proprietary solutions in specific segments in Transport and Defence markets, and the leading firm in Digital Transformation Consultancy and Information Technologies in Spain and Latin America through its affiliate Minsait. Its business model is based on a comprehensive range of proprietary products, with a high-value focus and with a high innovation component. In the 2025 financial year, Indra achieved revenue of € 5.5 billion, 62,000+ employees, a local presence in 46 countries and business operations in over 140 countries.
Indra is a global player in the international market in Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems. It has over 100 years of experience in ATM solutions, with over 4000 installations in over 160 countries. 85% of air passengers in the world travel using Indra technology at some point during the flight.
In 2024, the company launched its “Leading the Future” Strategic plan by which we aim to reach the number 1 position globally in ATM and achieve €10 billion in revenue by 2030. Following recent acquisitions, the UK is a key growth area for the company, so this is an exciting time to join us.
As the technological partner for its customers’ key operations, Indra is at the core of their business, and Indra’s four values guide everything we do:
Innovation: Our capacity for innovation, cutting-edge solutions, and specialised team of professionals enables us to drive a safer, more connected future through technology.
Trust: We work with strength, commitment, and reliability, delivering quality solutions to build trust with customers, employees, partners, investors, and society.
Connection: We harness the power of collaboration, connect ideas and solutions, and adapt to our customers’ needs, supporting them on the path to a better future.
Foresight: We anticipate future needs to make the world safer and more connected, transforming our experience and knowledge into solutions for a better tomorrow.
Overview
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Air Traffic Management (ATM) team, contributing to the development of safety-critical distributed systems used in operational air traffic control environments.
This role combines high-performance software engineering with the intensive use of AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Microsoft 365 Copilot, GitHub Copilot), enabling increased productivity, code quality, and automation across the software lifecycle.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about engineering excellence, modern development practices, and the adoption of AI to enhance software development efficiency and quality.
Responsibilities
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Design and develop software based on system and subsystem requirements
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Contribute to distributed, mission-critical ATM systems
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Ensure traceability between requirements, implementation, and testing
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Perform: Development and integration activities, Testing and validation
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Manage and resolve software anomalies and defects
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Apply AI-assisted tools to improve: Development productivity, Code quality and maintainability, Automation across the lifecycle
Requirements
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Computer Science, Telecommunications, Mathematics, Physics, or similar)
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2+ years of experience in software development
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High level of English (written and spoken)
Desirable
Core Technical Skills
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Strong experience in: C / C++ and/or ADA,
- Experience with Python scripting is a plus
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Experience working in Linux environments
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Familiarity with: Version control (Git / ClearCase), Issue tracking (JIRA), Requirements management (DOORS)
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Understanding of end-to-end software lifecycle (design, coding, testing, integration)
AI-Driven Software Engineering (Key Differentiator)
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Experience or strong interest in using AI-powered development tools, such as:
- GitHub Copilot (code generation, refactoring, testing support)
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Microsoft 365 Copilot (documentation, analysis, automation)
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Ability to leverage AI for:
- Code generation and optimization
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Test case generation and automation
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Documentation generation
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Requirements analysis support
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Code review assistance and quality improvement
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Understanding of best practices for AI-assisted coding, including:
- Prompt engineering for development tasks
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Validation of AI-generated outputs (critical in safety environments)
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Mindset oriented to augmenting engineering productivity with AI while ensuring safety, traceability, and compliance
Domain Experience
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Experience in aeronautical or ATM systems is highly valued
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Experience in safety-critical, real-time, or distributed systems is preferred
Key Competencies
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Ability to work in complex distributed systems
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High attention to detail and quality (especially in safety-critical environments)
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Proactive mindset towards innovation and AI adoption
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Strong teamwork and communication skills
Value Proposition
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Work on cutting-edge ATM systems deployed worldwide
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Be part of the transformation towards AI-driven software engineering in safety-critical domains
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Collaborate in a highly technical and international environment
Benefits
Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package
- Holidays: 25 days per annum + 8 days bank holidays (options to buy/sell days)
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Pension – 4% employee and 4% employer
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Private medical insurance (including dental & optical)
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Life assurance
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Income protection
- Cycle to work scheme
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Employee assistance programs
- Flexible/remote working options
- Social events (formal & informal)
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Learning and development programs
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Innovative & collaborative work environment
Indra is an equal employment opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, origin, disability or other characteristics protected by law
