Software Engineer – SC Cleared / SC Eligible
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
About the Role
We are working with a leading organisation who are building a brand new Software Engineering team in Newcastle. They are looking to hire multiple Software Engineers across Junior, Mid-level, and Senior levels. Due to the nature of the projects, candidates must hold active SC Clearance or be eligible to obtain SC Clearance.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team, work on meaningful and technically interesting projects, and shape the direction of a newly formed engineering function.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software solutions.
- Work collaboratively within agile, cross-functional teams.
- Contribute to architectural decisions and technical design.
- Build scalable, secure, and high-performing applications.
- Participate in code reviews and promote best engineering practices.
- Support deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of applications in production.
- Mentor junior engineers (for mid and senior level roles).
Required Skills & Experience
We are open to candidates from a wide range of technical backgrounds. The technology stack is flexible, but experience in some of the following is highly desirable:
- Programming Languages:
- AWS or other major cloud platforms
- Monitoring and logging tools
- General:
- Strong software engineering fundamentals
- Experience working in agile environments
- Good problem-solving and communication skills
- Understanding of secure development practices
Security Clearance
- Active SC Clearance OR eligibility to obtain SC Clearance is mandatory.
- Must have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years.
Experience Levels
Junior
- 0–2 years commercial experience
- Strong fundamentals and eagerness to learn
Mid-Level
- 2–5 years commercial experience
- Ability to work independently and contribute to design
Senior
- 5+ years commercial experience
- Strong technical leadership and mentoring capability
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Excellent career development and training opportunities
- Modern tech stack and greenfield projects
If you are a Software Engineer looking for your next challenge and hold (or are eligible for) SC Clearance, we would love to hear from you.
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