Software Engineer (Junior–Senior) | £35,000–£80,000+ | North East| Defence Sector

Software Engineer (Junior–Senior) | £50,000–£80,000+ | Hybrid | Defence Sector

Ready to build software that makes a real-world impact?

Join a high-performing engineering team delivering mission-critical solutions within the defence and national security space. You’ll work on complex, high-stakes systems where reliability, performance, and security are paramount — contributing to technology that truly matters.

This opportunity is open to engineers across Junior, Mid, and Senior levels, offering clear progression, exposure to cutting-edge technologies, and the chance to work alongside experienced engineers, data scientists, and domain experts.

• Design, develop, and maintain secure, high-performance software systems
• Write clean, scalable code in languages such as Python, C++, Java, or JavaScript
• Contribute to system architecture and technical decision-making (level dependent)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, data, and product
• Work on cloud-based and on-premise infrastructure (AWS / Azure / secure environments)
• Support CI/CD pipelines, testing, and deployment in regulated environments
• Ensure software meets strict security and compliance standards

• STEM degree (Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or similar)
• Experience level:
• Junior: Strong academic background + internships/personal projects
• Mid: Commercial experience delivering production-grade software
• Senior: Proven track record in system design, leadership, and delivery
• Proficiency in at least one core language: Python, C++, Java, or JavaScript
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in complex environments
• Familiarity with Git, testing practices, and software development lifecycle

Highly Desirable:

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
• Exposure to DevOps practices (CI/CD, containerisation, infrastructure as code)
• Knowledge of secure software development or regulated industries

• Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC/DV)
• Must be willing to work within the defence/national security sector

• Impact: Work on systems that support national security and critical operations
• Progression: Clear career pathways from Junior to Senior and beyond
• Learning: Ongoing technical development and exposure to advanced technologies
• Environment: Collaborative, mission-driven engineering culture
• Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, hybrid working, and long-term career stability

If you’re motivated by solving complex problems and want to build secure, high-impact systems, we’d love to hear from you.

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