At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and improve secure backend platforms for National Security and Defence.
- Company: Innovative tech firm focused on cloud solutions and inclusivity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, diverse work culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Join a mission-driven team and make a real difference in national security.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in software engineering with strong Java and cloud experience.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 100000 £ per year.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience delivering production-grade cloud solutions
- Strong Java experience, with exposure to JVM languages such as Kotlin or Scala
- Experience with Kafka or similar messaging platforms
- Background in Agile Dev Sec Ops environments and Zero Trust architectures
- Experience integrating with services such as Postgre SQL, Redis, and S3
- Solid engineering fundamentals, including clean code, testing, documentation, code reviews, and continuous delivery
- Comfortable using Git Hub, Git Lab, and Atlassian tools
- Strong TDD experience
- Hands-on experience with microservices and distributed systems
- Exposure to Big Data technologies
Responsibilities
- Design, build, deploy, and improve backend services and platforms
- Deliver features that meet both functional and non-functional requirements
- Estimate and shape user stories as part of an Agile team
- Ship small, frequent releases to maintain momentum
- Work closely with other engineers in cross-functional teams
- Build, optimise, and run CI/CD pipelines
- Own and support the services our team delivers in production
- Technologies
- Atlassian
- Big Data
- Backend
- CI/CD
- Cloud
- Dev Sec Ops
- Git Hub
- Git Lab
- Support
- JVM
- Java
- Kafka
- Kotlin
- Postgre SQL
- Redis
- Scala
- Security
- TDD
- microservices
- Dev Ops
- More
We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer to help build and scale secure backend platforms used by National Security and Defence customers.
You will work on modern cloud-based systems using a mix of commercial and open-source technologies across private and public cloud environments.
We value respect, equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives.
We are committed to supporting candidates through any needed adjustments during the recruitment process.
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Lead Software Engineer - Cheltenham employer: Sanderson Government and Defence
Join a forward-thinking organisation that values user-centred design and offers a collaborative work environment in the heart of London. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, we provide our employees with opportunities for professional growth while working on impactful government projects that shape digital services. Enjoy a flexible working model that balances on-site collaboration with remote work, ensuring a rewarding and meaningful career path.
Contact Details:
Sanderson Government and Defence Recruitment Team
