Software Engineer

Permanent
Technology
Experienced
Java, Spring, Python, Django, JavaScript, TypeScript
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire
£45000 - £66000 per annum

Software Engineer

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Cheltenham, Manchester, London

Salary: £45,000 - £66,000

Clearance: Must be able to obtain the highest level of UK Security Clearance

Opportunity Overview

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a high-performing team working on innovative and complex technology solutions within the defence and security sectors.

In this role, you will be central to designing, developing and maintaining secure, high-performance systems that support critical national infrastructure. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of impactful projects in a hybrid working environment with excellent flexibility and benefits.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop and maintain robust, scalable software solutions
  • Actively contribute to the code base, including peer code reviews
  • Break down technical requirements into well-defined Agile tasks
  • Manage and optimise CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes
  • Demonstrate completed features and development progress to internal and external stakeholders

Essential Skills and Experience

  • Proven experience in software development using Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • Solid understanding of cloud computing environments, particularly AWS or Azure
  • Practical knowledge of DevOps practices and tools, such as Jenkins, GitLab, Docker, OpenShift, or Kubernetes
  • Experience working with relational and non-relational databases, such as SQL, Elasticsearch, or MongoDB
  • Strong grasp of Agile development methodologies and collaborative team-based delivery

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and performance-related bonus scheme
  • Ongoing career development, mentorship, and training opportunities
  • Supportive and inclusive working environment

Application Process

If you're looking to take the next step in your career and contribute to meaningful, cutting-edge projects, please get in touch with Christian at TEC Partners.

If this particular role isn't quite the right fit, we're supporting a range of exciting opportunities across the defence, cyber and intelligence sectors - contact us to discuss your preferences and career goals.

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