CLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Highest Level of Government Clearance (Active)
SALARY RANGE: £70,000 - £105,000
Join a pioneering technology and engineering organisation where complex challenges become career-defining opportunities. We empower our people to push the boundaries of what's possible – in technology, in innovation, and in their own professional journeys.
Opportunity: Senior Software Engineer
This isn’t just a job – it’s a mission.
As a Principal Software Engineer, you’ll be central to designing, building, and maintaining critical systems that enable vital services and capabilities. With a passion for elegant, scalable software and strong technical leadership, you’ll help guide a high-performing team working on innovative and impactful projects across a unique and complex landscape.
What You’ll Do:
* Take ownership of team deliverables and collaborate with the Scrum Master to align with customer goals.
* Be involved in the entire software development lifecycle: from requirements and design to implementation, testing, and deployment.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, front-end developers, and QA specialists.
* Mentor and support junior developers, contributing to technical excellence and team growth.
We’re Looking For:
* Proven experience as a Software Developer, specialising in one of:
o Backend development with Java (Spring Boot, Maven)
o Frontend development with React (NPM ecosystem)
* Strong capability in building and deploying scalable backend systems.
* Familiarity with CI/CD, containerisation, and cloud platforms (e.g., Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS).
* Great communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills – ideally with experience working in agile environments.
* Security clearance: You must currently hold the highest level of UK Government clearance.
Why Join Us?
1. A Meaningful Mission – Contribute to national security and critical services across defence, intelligence, and technology domains. Your work will help shape safer and more secure environments on land, at sea, in the air, in space, and in cyberspace.
2. A Place to Belong – Be part of a supportive and inclusive culture where authenticity is valued and every voice matters. With employee networks, industry partnerships, and a deep commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, you’ll feel empowered to be yourself.
3. A Career on Your Terms – From tailored development plans to flexible working patterns (including optional compressed schedules with alternate Fridays off), we offer the tools and support to help you build the career that fits your life. Our comprehensive benefits include private health care, performance bonuses, pension contributions, and more.
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