Software Engineer - Defence

We're looking for a Software Engineer to join a growing team delivering innovative software solutions to some of the UK's most complex technical challenges. Working across cloud, edge computing, AI and modern software engineering, you'll help design, build and deploy secure, scalable applications that make a genuine difference. You'll work alongside talented engineers in a collaborative environment where you'll be encouraged to learn, innovate and shape the way solutions are delivered. The Role As a Software Engineer, you'll be involved throughout the software development lifecycle, from designing and building applications through to deployment and ongoing support. You'll work within Agile teams, contribute to technical decisions and help deliver high-quality software using modern engineering practices. You'll also have the opportunity to broaden your experience across areas such as cloud technologies, automation, sensors and emerging technologies. What You'll Be Doing Designing, developing and maintaining software solutions Working closely with engineers, architects and product teams to deliver high-quality products Participating in Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Reviews and Retrospectives Contributing to code reviews and engineering best practice Supporting deployments and resolving issues in live environments Continuously improving processes, tooling and software quality What We're Looking For You'll have a degree in a STEM subject (or equivalent industry experience) and experience with some of the following technologies: Programming Languages Python Java Rust JavaScript Cloud & Infrastructure AWS (preferred) Azure or GCP Docker or Podman Kubernetes Software Engineering Microservices Serverless architectures REST APIs and/or gRPC Event-driven systems (Kafka, MQTT) DevSecOps Git CI/CD (GitLab or similar) Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible or Puppet) Linux and shell scripting Just as importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys solving problems, works well as part of a team and is always looking for better ways of doing things. What's On Offer Competitive salary Flexible benefits package covering health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial benefits Ongoing learning and professional development Collaborative and supportive engineering culture Opportunity to work with modern technologies on meaningful projects Inclusive working environment where everyone is encouraged to contribute and grow Security Requirements Due to the nature of the work, you'll need to be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC). This typically requires you to have lived in the UK continuously for the last five years. Apply If you're passionate about software engineering and enjoy solving complex technical challenges, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you. TPBN1_UKTJ