Software Engineer (Defence - hiring mid to senior levels | 2yrs+)
Taking Software Engineers across both Application Development and Low-Level / Embedded
Newcastle (on-site)
Defence Tech Start-up
Software Engineer (Defence Tech)
A growing defence‑tech consultancy is seeking Software Engineers of various levels and disciplines to build scalable, modern applications supporting defence clients. You'll be focused on solving complex software and data problems for defence and national security organisations.
They are deliberately setting a very high bar, hiring engineers from top universities who are among the strongest technically in their field. The work is very problem‑solving focused, small teams tackling complex systems, often working on completely new challenges every few months.
You’ll genuinely be working alongside some of the best engineers/teams in the country, solving problems no one else has before.
They’re hiring for, and value, people who:
* Enjoy working on challenging systems
* Truly understand problem‑solving principles
* Are adaptable and articulate
Software Engineer Role
The role involves developing both backend and frontend components of secure, high-performance applications.
Software Engineer Responsibilities include:
* Backend development in languages such as C#, Python, C++, Rust, Java, Typescript or other.
* Designing and building RESTful APIs
* Frontend development using React and Typescript
* Working with SQL databases and modern web frameworks
* Deploying applications to cloud environments (AWS/Azure)
Additional responsibilities
* Strong full-stack or backend development experience
* Familiarity with modern web technologies and cloud platforms
* Understanding of software engineering best practices
Additional Criteria
* Degree in a relevant discipline
* Eligibility for UK SC-level security clearance
* Experience in defence or secure environments beneficial
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