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Software Engineer
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid working considered)
Must be eligible for SC clearance – no sponsorship available
Join a nationally backed organisation working on mission-critical technology to protect and modernise telecoms infrastructure!
We’re hiring a Software Engineer to join a high-impact team building secure, high-performance tooling for advanced telecoms systems. This is a rare opportunity to work on real-world, large-scale challenges in cyber security, networking, and 5G – contributing to national digital resilience through cutting-edge research and development.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Designing and building internal software tools used in secure telecoms environments
- Developing web and command-line applications using modern languages
- Supporting the development of prototypes for secure, next-gen networks
- Writing clean, testable code in Python, C/C++, and similar technologies
- Working on performance tuning, CI/CD, and real-time systems
- Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and researchers
- Contributing to high-profile national R&D initiatives
(And if you don’t tick every box – that’s okay. I’d still love to hear from you.)
- Python, C, C++
- Containerisation (e.g. Docker), virtualised environments (e.g. VMware)
- Networked systems, scripting, CLI tooling
What They’re Looking For:
- Strong hands-on experience in Python and/or C/C++
- Solid scripting skills and comfort working in Linux/Unix environments
- Understanding of networks, containerisation, and virtualisation basics
- Broad interest in telecommunications and modern infrastructure
- Willingness to learn new technologies and contribute across the stack
- Clear communicator with a collaborative mindset
- Experience with DPDK, O-RAN, OAI or SDR
- Background in performance optimisation and systems engineering
- Exposure to cyber security or 5G development environments
- Must be eligible for SC clearance – no sponsorship available
- You’ll need long-term UK residency and the ability to undergo security vetting
- The role is based in Birmingham, with flexible hybrid options where possible
Why This Role?
- Get hands-on with emerging technology that has real-world national impact
- Work with experienced engineers in a collaborative, mission-driven environment
- Flexible working options and strong work/life balance
- Contribute to an inclusive team shaping the future of secure telecoms
Interested? Let’s talk – email Thana@engagewithus.com or call 0117 450 7706
Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
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Full-time
Job function
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Software Development and IT System Custom Software Development
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