Location: Cheltenham Job Type: Contract Industry: Cloud & Platform Job reference: BBBH439897_1780329166 Posted: about 2 hours ago
Software Engineer (Python / React)
Cheltenham Area - on site
Contract: Inside IR35, 12 months+
The Opportunity
We are seeking talented Software Engineers to join a cutting-edge programme supporting UK Intelligence customers.
These roles focus on building modern, cloud-native applications and services that enable the operational use of AI and data-driven capabilities. While detailed job specifications are still being finalised, the mission, technology stack, and innovation culture make this a highly compelling opportunity.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Software Engineer, you will:
1. Develop user-facing applications, APIs, and backend services
2. Build solutions using technologies such as:
3. Python
4. FastAPI
5. React
6. Enable the integration and operational use of AI and data-driven capabilities
7. Contribute to scalable, cloud-native application development
Your work is expected to span across:
8. Artificial Intelligence
9. Machine Learning
10. Natural Language Processing (NLP)
11. Cloud-native engineering
12. Large-scale data processing
13. Modern software engineering practices
14. Platform engineering and automation
The Environment
You'll be working within an AI Lab-style model, where:
15. Teams are encouraged to experiment, prototype and explore emerging technologies
16. Requirements evolve-adaptability and curiosity are key
17. Innovation is prioritised over maintaining legacy systems
What We're Looking For
18. Strong experience in modern software engineering
19. Hands-on development experience with Python (FastAPI) and/or React
20. Experience building APIs, services, and user-facing applications
Security Requirements
21. Active SC (Security Check) clearance is require and you must be a UK Sole National