Job Description
Software Engineering Lead (C++, Python, Java) | National Security Consultancy | Up to £75,000 + £5,000 Bonus | London, Manchester, Cheltenham | DV Clearance Required | 2 Stage Interview Process
Yolk Recruitment are excited to be partnered with an expanding UK national security consultancy. They're looking for experienced senior software engineers looking to step up into a leadership role.
The successful candidates will lead a small team of 3-4 engineers building secure applications & systems for UK defence & security clients. To be successful you will need strong experience in fullstack development with C++ or Python on the backend and JavaScript (ideally React) on the Frontend.
They have several roles available & the can be based at any of their locations London, Manchester or Cheltenham. They require active DV security clearance.
What you will be doing:
* Leading a small team in the development of secure applications & systems across the full lifecycle.
* Liaising with internal & external stakeholders to ensure project requirements are adhered to & project deadlines met.
* Taking an active role in the recruitment of new team members.
* Developing solutions in a highly Agile / Scrum focused development environment.
The experience you will bring to the team:
* In depth coding experience in at least one of the following languages, C++, Python. Java is preferred.
* Experience in full lifecycle development within an Agile / Scrum environment.
* Frontend experience in React or Angular would be highly beneficial.
* Any cloud hosted development experience would be desirable (AWS, GCP or Azure).
* Experience in team leadership / management including SLA / KPI management, one to one's & scrum leadership.
* Active DV security clearance.
What you will receive in return:
* Salary up to £75,000
* £5,000 Guaranteed bonus + 10% annual performance bonus
* Private medical insurance
* Enhanced pension scheme 10% employer contributions
* 25 days holiday (bank holidays on top)