Software Engineer – SC Cleared

Company: Searchability
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Software Engineer Location: Bristol | Hybrid Working (3 Days Onsite)

Salary: £65,000 – £70,000

Clearance: SC Cleared / Sole British Nationals Required

To Apply: Email poppy.coutts@searchability.com

We’re currently supporting a leading defence-focused organisation in the search for an experienced Software Engineer to join their growing engineering team in Bristol. This is an opportunity to work on highly secure, mission-critical projects at the forefront of modern technology.

The successful candidate will have strong software engineering experience across Python, C#, or Java, with exposure to AI or Machine Learning technologies considered a strong advantage.

The Role You’ll be involved in the design, development, and delivery of secure software solutions within a collaborative engineering environment. The role offers a mix of office-based working and customer engagement, including occasional travel to client sites a couple of times per month.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions
  • Work across the full software development lifecycle
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and customers
  • Contribute to technical problem solving and system improvements
  • Support delivery into highly secure defence environments

Required Experience

  • Commercial experience with Python, C#, or Java
  • Strong software engineering fundamentals and development best practices
  • Experience working within secure or regulated environments is desirable
  • Previous defence or government sector experience would be beneficial
  • Exposure to AI / Machine Learning technologies is a plus

Requirements

  • Eligible for or currently holding active SC Clearance
  • Sole British nationality is essential due to project requirements
  • Willingness to work onsite in Bristol 3 days per week
  • Flexibility to travel to customer sites occasionally

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Posted: May 30th, 2026