Software Engineer (FTC 12 Months) Salary: £57,000 £60,000 Location: Havant, Hampshire Working Pattern: Hybrid (1 day a month unless busy and more presence required) Hours: 40 hours per week The Role Were looking for an experienced Software Engineer to support and enhance a suite of applications used by internal teams and UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) customers. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys owning development work end to end, improving existing systems, and delivering secure, high-quality software in a regulated environment. What Youll Be Doing Own the full software development lifecycle design to deployment and support Build and maintain modern front-end interfaces Develop robust back-end systems, APIs, and databases Work closely with stakeholders to translate requirements into solutions Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues Ensure software meets security, performance, and compliance standards Explore and integrate new technologies, including AI and automation Essential Skills & Experience Degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering (or equivalent experience) Strong full-stack development experience C#, .NET, JavaScript, HTML, CSS Experience with SQL-based databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle) Familiar with version control, testing, and development best practice Eligible for UK Security Clearance (or willing to obtain) Desirable Defence, aerospace, or government project experience DevSecOps, Docker, or cloud deployment exposure Knowledge of AI / data integration Agile delivery experience (Jira, Confluence, Git) Why Apply? Competitive salary Hybrid working Interesting, mission-critical projects Opportunity to work in a secure, high-impact environment