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Job Title
Senior Software Engineer – Python, Bash, Linux
Location
Hybrid / Remote – Nottingham HQ
Clearance Requirement
Must be eligible for SC clearance
Job Description
A leading UK-based tech company is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to develop secure, high-assurance systems used in critical national infrastructure and defence environments.
This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role with opportunities to lead, own technical solutions, mentor team members, and influence architecture and tooling decisions.
Responsibilities
1. Design, develop, and deliver secure software solutions.
2. Drive cloud-native and microservice architectures.
3. Contribute to infrastructure automation and CI/CD improvements.
4. Lead technical investigations and resolve customer issues.
5. Collaborate with engineering leads and stakeholders.
Technologies
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and secure delivery practices is highly desirable.
Candidate Requirements
1. 5+ years in software engineering (7+ preferred).
2. Strong communication skills with mentoring or coaching experience.
3. Ability to own delivery and contribute to product direction.
4. Eligibility for UK work and SC clearance.
5. Pragmatic, collaborative, and detail-oriented approach.
If you are a technically proficient engineer who enjoys solving complex problems with real-world impact, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now or message us for more information (strictly confidential).
Job Details
Senior Software Engineer – Python, Bash, Linux
Location: Hybrid / Remote – Nottingham HQ
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 + benefits
Must be eligible for SC clearance
Additional Information
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Information Services, Software Development, IT Services and Consulting
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