Full Stack Software Engineer - National Security
Location:
Manchester (Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week) Salary:
£50,000 + benefits Clearance:
Active SC clearance required (must be eligible to undergo high levels of security clearance) About the Role Sanderson Government & Defence is supporting a highly respected technology and engineering organisation delivering mission-critical solutions into the UK National Security domain. This is an opportunity to work on impactful, cutting-edge systems that protect people, platforms, and sensitive information against evolving threats. You'll be developing innovative products at the intersection of digital and physical systems, contributing to projects that genuinely make a difference. What You'll Be Doing Designing, developing, and maintaining full stack applications using modern technologies
Writing clean, secure, and test-driven code
Building scalable APIs and integrating UI components with complex data systems
Translating high-level designs into robust technical solutions
Contributing to system architecture, including data ingest pipelines and data stores
Collaborating within Agile teams (stand-ups, sprint planning, demos)
Engaging with stakeholders to understand user needs and shape technical solutions
Supporting continuous improvement and adoption of emerging technologies
Key Skills & Experience Strong Java development experience, ideally with Spring Boot
Frontend experience with React, Vue, or Angular
Experience with test-driven development and modern testing frameworks
Strong understanding of APIs, microservices, and system integration
Ability to produce clear technical documentation and designs
A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies
Desirable Experience Exposure to cloud platforms, DevOps, or platform engineering
Experience working in secure or regulated environments
Interest in AI, data science, or cybersecurity domains
What's on Offer Salary of £50,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package
Hybrid working model (Manchester-based, 2 days onsite)
Long-term project work within the National Security sector
Opportunities for professional growth and upskilling in emerging technologies
The chance to work on meaningful, high-impact systems
Important Information Due to the nature of the work, candidates must hold active SC clearance and be eligible to undergo high levels of security clearance. If you're a curious and driven engineer looking to apply your skills to complex, real-world challenges, we'd love to hear from you. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason
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