Software Engineer

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.