Software Engineer (Junior-Senior) £50,000-£80,000+ Hybrid Defence Sector
Ready to build software that makes a real-world impact?
Join a high-performing engineering team delivering mission-critical solutions within the defence and national security space. You'll work on complex, high-stakes systems where reliability, performance, and security are paramount - contributing to technology that truly matters.
This opportunity is open to engineers across Junior, Mid, and Senior levels, offering clear progression, exposure to cutting-edge technologies, and the chance to work alongside experienced engineers, data scientists, and domain experts.
What You'll Do- Design, develop, and maintain secure, high-performance software systems
- Write clean, scalable code in languages such as Python, C++, Java, or JavaScript
- Contribute to system architecture and technical decision-making (level dependent)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, data, and product
- Work on cloud-based and on-premise infrastructure (AWS / Azure / secure environments)
- Support CI/CD pipelines, testing, and deployment in regulated environments
- Ensure software meets strict security and compliance standards
What We're Looking For- STEM degree (Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or similar)
- Experience level:
- Junior: Strong academic background + internships/personal projects
- Mid: Commercial experience delivering production-grade software
- Senior: Proven track record in system design, leadership, and delivery
- Proficiency in at least one core language: Python, C++, Java, or JavaScript
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in complex environments
- Familiarity with Git, testing practices, and software development lifecycle
Highly Desirable:
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
- Exposure to DevOps practices (CI/CD, containerisation, infrastructure as code)
- Knowledge of secure software development or regulated industries
Important Requirements- Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC/DV)
- Must be willing to work within the defence/national security sector
Why Join- Impact: Work on systems that support national security and critical operations
- Progression: Clear career pathways from Junior to Senior and beyond
- Learning: Ongoing technical development and exposure to advanced technologies
- Environment: Collaborative, mission-driven engineering culture
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, hybrid working, and long-term career stability
Apply NowIf you're motivated by solving complex problems and want to build secure, high-impact systems, we'd love to hear from you.