Job Description Senior Software Engineer – UK Highest Government Clearance Required Location: Manchester - Hybrid Salary: Competitive Benefits Relocation Assistance: May be available UK Citizenship Required Security Clearance: Must currently hold the highest level of UK Government clearance Opportunity Overview We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a high-performing team working on innovative and complex technology solutions within the defence and security sectors. In this role, you will be central to designing, developing and maintaining secure, high-performance systems that support critical national infrastructure. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of impactful projects in a hybrid working environment with excellent flexibility and benefits. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain robust, scalable software solutions Actively contribute to the code base, including peer code reviews Break down technical requirements into well-defined Agile tasks Manage and optimise CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes Demonstrate completed features and development progress to internal and external stakeholders Essential Skills and Experience Proven experience in software development using Java, JavaScript, or Python Solid understanding of cloud computing environments, particularly AWS or Azure Practical knowledge of DevOps practices and tools, such as Jenkins, GitLab, Docker, OpenShift, or Kubernetes Experience working with relational and non-relational databases, such as SQL, Elasticsearch, or MongoDB Strong grasp of Agile development methodologies and collaborative team-based delivery Existing UK Government security clearance at the highest level (this is a mandatory requirement) Must be a UK citizen due to security clearance eligibility requirements What’s on Offer Hybrid and flexible working options, including compressed hours (e.g. every other Friday off) Competitive salary and performance-related bonus scheme Private healthcare and generous pension contributions Ongoing career development, mentorship, and training opportunities Supportive and inclusive working environment Application Process If you’re looking to take the next step in your career and contribute to meaningful, cutting-edge projects, please get in touch with Christian at TEC Partners. If this particular role isn’t quite the right fit, we’re supporting a range of exciting opportunities across the UK defence, cyber and intelligence sectors—contact us to discuss your preferences and career goals.