Senior Software Engineer

Job Title: Software Engineer

Type: Permanent

Location: Farnborough, UK

Clearance: SC Cleared

Role Overview:

Are you passionate about building scalable software solutions and working with modern technologies in a collaborative environment?

Our client is looking for a talented Software Engineer to join a dynamic development team, contributing to the design, development, and continuous improvement of high-quality software systems. This role offers the opportunity to work across both front-end and back-end technologies while embracing modern DevOps practices and cloud-based solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain innovative software solutions
• Use appropriate tools and methodologies to support all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including design, development, and static analysis
• Manage code effectively using industry-standard version control systems (e.g. Git)
• Develop responsive and engaging user interfaces using JavaScript/TypeScript and React
• Design and build robust, scalable backend systems using languages such as Java, Python, or Go
• Leverage containerisation technologies (e.g. Docker) to ensure consistent environments and efficient deployment
• Build, maintain, and optimise CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code aligned with best practices and engineering principles
• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to improve code quality
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Proficiency with Git for version control and collaborative development
• Strong front-end development skills using JavaScript/TypeScript and React
• Experience or familiarity with backend languages such as Java, Python, or Go
• Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including algorithms and data structures
• Experience using Docker for containerisation
• Good understanding of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to evaluate and compare technologies to support technical decision-making
• Adaptability and willingness to learn in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Desirable and developing skills:

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
• Familiarity with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and DevSecOps practices
• Knowledge of web security principles and best practices
• Exposure to or interest in Rust programming language