Software Engineer
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Cheltenham, Manchester, London
Salary: £45,000 - £66,000
Clearance: Must be able to obtain the highest level of UK Security 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
What's on Offer
Competitive salary and performance-related bonus scheme
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 defence, cyber and intelligence sectors - contact us to discuss your preferences and career goals