Description:
Software Engineer
Join a specialist technology business delivering secure digital solutions that support critical Defence and National Security operations. This is an opportunity to work on meaningful projects where your engineering expertise directly contributes to real-world mission success.
Security Clearance:
Due to the nature of the work, candidates must hold or be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.
Role Overview:
- Location: Farnborough (Hybrid) with occasional travel to Herefordshire
- Package: Competitive salary + bonus, private medical insurance, life assurance, enhanced pension, professional development support and more
- Industry: Defence Technology / National Security
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Design, develop and maintain secure software solutions in highly regulated environments
- Build Android applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose
- Develop scalable backend services and APIs using Rust, Python or Go
- Collaborate closely with engineers, architects and delivery teams to solve complex technical challenges
- Manage source code and team collaboration through Git-based workflows
- Containerise applications using Docker to support reliable deployments
- Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines to improve software delivery and release processes
- Write clean, maintainable and well-documented code aligned with engineering best practice
- Participate in peer code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement across the team
- Support rapid prototyping and proof-of-concept development where requirements can evolve quickly
- Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements where appropriate
Main Skills Needed:
- Commercial experience developing Android applications with Kotlin
- Strong knowledge of Git and collaborative software development practices
- Experience building backend services using Rust, Python or Go
- Understanding of software engineering principles, including MVVM, UDF, APIs and modern development standards
- Experience working with Docker and containerised applications
- Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt in fast-moving environments
- Comfortable working within secure development environments, virtual machines and restricted systems
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
What’s in It for You:
- Work on technology that delivers genuine operational impact
- Join a collaborative team with expertise across technology, business and operational disciplines
- Hybrid working with exposure to cutting-edge secure technology projects
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private medical cover and life assurance
- Generous pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
- Performance-related bonus opportunities
- Ongoing training, learning and professional development support
- Access to on-site facilities including gym, café, restaurant and breakout spaces
- Opportunity to contribute to a growing organisation with ambitious plans and a strong culture built around innovation, collaboration and inclusivity
Think it could be a fit? We’d love to hear from you.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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