Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in Technical Operations within the National Crime Agency (NCA).

As a Senior Officer, Technical Equipment Interference (TEI) Software Engineering, you will operate within a specialist team delivering direct support to complex, technically demanding operations. Working in a fast-paced environment alongside a range of Technical Officers, you will play a key role in enabling the successful delivery of operational taskings.

This role centres on the hands-on design, testing, and implementation of innovative software technical solutions to address real-world operational challenges. You will analyse data derived from technical capabilities to identify gaps, vulnerabilities, and emerging opportunities, applying your software engineering expertise to develop and deploy effective solutions that enhance operational capability.

As part of the TEI Development Team, you will contribute to shaping and delivering tactical technical responses in support of some of the UK’s most serious and complex operations. Your work will directly influence the effectiveness of operational outcomes by ensuring innovative and resilient technical software solutions are developed and deployed at pace.

Working closely with the Technical Operations TEI Team, you will provide end-to-end support across the lifecycle of operations – from initial requirements gathering and solution design through to deployment, optimisation and ongoing support. You will ensure that deployed capabilities remain effective, adaptable and aligned to evolving operational objectives, while also assessing and refining deployment mechanisms to maximise impact and reliability.

In addition, you will collaborate with Law Enforcement and Intelligence partners to identify emerging threats, trends and capability gaps. By maintaining a strong awareness of technological advancements, you will help ensure the NCA remains at the forefront of innovation, continuously adapting its technical software capabilities to respond to a rapidly evolving threat landscape.

Prior experience in the TEI environment is not required, as the successful candidate will receive full training and support to develop the necessary TEI knowledge and skills.

Due to the nature of the role, the postholder will be required to travel regularly to the Leicester office if based in Gillingham or Bristol, and occasionally to other NCA sites and operational locations. Some locations may not be easily accessible by public transport. Applicants must therefore hold a valid driving licence (UK or international) that permits them to drive a car in the UK, or be willing to obtain one within 12 months of commencing in the role.

Please be aware that candidates who progress beyond the application sift will be required to attend an in-person interview at our head office in Stratford, London.