Senior Software Engineer – Contract

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I'm looking for an SC cleared senior software engineerwith strong Java and Spring experience to join a major public sector programme. The role includes hands on development leadership, working with delivery teams, architects and other key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide hands-on development and technical leadership across the engineering team
  • Work collaboratively with delivery, architecture, and stakeholder groups to design and deliver quality solutions
  • Drive best practices in engineering, ensuring high standards of code quality and maintainability
  • Support Agile delivery methodologies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Essential Skills

  • Strong public sector experience as a Senior Java Engineer
  • Excellent hands-on experience with Java and Spring/Spring Boot
  • Active SC Clearance (mandatory)
  • Proven ability to lead and guide engineering teams and technical solutions
  • Agile delivery experience
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Experience using JIRA and Confluence

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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

I’m looking for an SC cleared senior software engineerwith strong Java and Spring experience to join a major public sector programme. The role includes hands on development leadership, working with delivery teams, architects and other key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide hands-on development and technical leadership across the engineering team
  • Work collaboratively with delivery, architecture, and stakeholder groups to design and deliver quality solutions
  • Drive best practices in engineering, ensuring high standards of code quality and maintainability
  • Support Agile delivery methodologies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Essential Skills

  • Strong public sector experience as a Senior Java Engineer
  • Excellent hands-on experience with Java and Spring/Spring Boot
  • Active SC Clearance (mandatory)
  • Proven ability to lead and guide engineering teams and technical solutions
  • Agile delivery experience
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Experience using JIRA and Confluence

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Posted: May 2nd, 2026