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Senior Software Engineer

Location: Manchester Salary: £44000.00 - £64000.00 per annum
Sector: Defence Type: Permanent
Contact: Ian Cowx Job Published: 10 days ago

Senior Software Engineer
Manchester, UK
DV Clearance required.
Sole UK Citizenship required
£44,000 - £64,000 dependent on experience


What We're Looking For

  • Strong development experience in Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • Understanding of cloud-based architectures (AWS or Azure)
  • Experience with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, Docker, OpenShift, or Kubernetes
  • Familiarity with database technologies like SQL, Elasticsearch, or MongoDB
  • Currently hold DV (Developed Vetting) clearance


Role Responsibilities

  • Contribute hands-on to software development and perform code reviews
  • Design software features aligned to product roadmaps and justify design decisions
  • Break down large work items into Agile-ready tasks
  • Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines
  • Demonstrate development progress to internal and external stakeholders

Summary

This is more than just a job - it's a mission.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining critical infrastructure that powers secure and impactful digital services. You'll work across a variety of complex projects in the national security and defence domain, helping to deliver cutting-edge software solutions with real-world impact.


Benefits

  • Flexible working options including compressed working schedule (e.g., every other Friday off)
  • Private health care
  • Performance bonuses
  • Career development and training opportunities

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