Senior Software Engineer
Location: Near Winchester
Salary: Up to £65,000
Clearance: Must hold SC clearance and be eligible for DV clearance
Overview
A leading technology organisation within the defence and national security sector is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a growing engineering team near Winchester.
This is an opportunity to work on secure, mission‑critical systems using modern cloud‑native technologies within a collaborative and highly technical environment. The team delivers innovative software solutions across complex programmes supporting national security and defence operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions
* Collaborate within Agile engineering teams to deliver high‑quality products
* Build and support cloud‑native applications and infrastructure
* Contribute to system architecture and technical decision‑making
* Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes
* Work closely with cross‑functional engineering and delivery teams
* Support continuous improvement and engineering best practices
Required Skills & Experience
* Strong commercial experience with Python
* Experience working with AWS cloud technologies
* Hands‑on experience with Kubernetes and containerised environments
* Experience building scalable backend systems and APIs
* Understanding of Agile software development practices
* Strong problem‑solving and communication skills
Desirable Skills
* Experience with Golang
* Exposure to DevOps or platform engineering environments
* Knowledge of infrastructure automation and CI/CD tooling
* Experience working within secure or regulated environments
Benefits
* Competitive salary up to £65,000
* Strong pension and benefits package
* Flexible working arrangements
* Ongoing training and career development
* Opportunity to work on impactful, cutting‑edge projects
About the Organisation
This organisation is recognised for delivering advanced technology and engineering solutions within highly secure environments. With a strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence, they provide engineers with the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that make a real‑world impact.
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