Job Description Backend Software Engineer Location: Hampshire (Hybrid) Clearance: eDV Security Clearance Salary: £55,000 – £85,000 DV Bonus Benefits The Role Join a specialist engineering team delivering mission-critical software for UK National Security. You’ll develop backend solutions that protect people, platforms and information from evolving threats, using modern technologies in a highly secure environment. What You’ll Do Develop clean, secure and scalable backend software Build, test and maintain software across the lifecycle Contribute to code reviews and documentation Translate technical designs into working features Work with both established and emerging technologies Essential Skills Python Linux Bash Git Docker Desirable Skills Apache Pulsar / Kafka Agile/Scrum Atlassian / GitLab CI/CD pipelines Why Apply? Work on impactful national-level projects, collaborate with leading engineers, and grow your expertise in one of the UK’s most advanced security environments.