Summary
Jack Gallacher is a solutions architect and software engineer with 11 years’ experience building backend systems, CI pipelines and 3D applications across defence, assessment and startup environments. He brings deep hands-on expertise in C#, C++ and Java, complemented by Python, PowerShell and SQL, and practical experience with Docker, Jenkins/Bamboo and NoSQL stores. Jack has progressed from software engineer roles at BAE Systems through senior engineering at Northrop Grumman and Collidr to his current solutions architect role at AQA, demonstrating a consistent move into architecture and delivery leadership. His background in games computing and MSc in Computer Science underpins a rare combination of real-time 3D engine experience (Unreal/Unity/OpenGL) with enterprise-grade systems engineering. Certified in ISTQB, ITIL Foundation and OCA Java, he is comfortable translating complex technical requirements into auditable, production-ready solutions under pressure. Based in Manchester, he’s known for quickly adopting new technologies and blending creative problem-solving with disciplined software practices.
11 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science (MSc) Computer Science, Master of Science (MSc) Computer Science at University of Lincoln
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma IT (Business), BTEC Level 3 National Diploma IT (Business) at Northampton College