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 either 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.
