Software Engineer (DV Eligible)

Software Engineer (Full Stack Developer, DV Eligible)

Location: London, UK (Hybrid – remote and client site as required)

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £45,000 – £65,000 (depending on experience)

About the Opportunity

Sanderson is partnering with an emerging workflow and AI orchestration consultancy working at the forefront of public-sector modernisation. This fast-growing company delivers secure, cloud-native software solutions that transform how government and national security organisations manage data, automate processes, and deliver critical services.

They’re now looking for Full Stack Developers (from early-career engineers to experienced senior developers) to join their expanding delivery team. You’ll play a hands-on role in designing and building scalable, event-driven applications, contributing to architecture decisions, and shaping both the technical direction and culture of a rapidly scaling consultancy.

If you’re a software engineer who loves to code , but also values collaboration, creativity, and the opportunity to help shape a company from the ground up - this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications using Java Spring Boot and React
• Build microservice-based systems with a strong focus on scalability and resilience
• Work with modern technologies including Kubernetes , AWS , and Azure
• Contribute to workflow and orchestration solutions using Camunda and BPMN
• Design and optimise data structures and queries in PostgreSQL and MongoDB
• Collaborate closely with business consultants, product owners, and architects to translate complex requirements into elegant, secure software solutions
• Support the implementation of DevOps and CI/CD practices to improve automation and delivery
• Engage with clients and internal teams - applying strong communication and consulting skills to influence outcomes and share expertise
• Help grow the engineering culture: mentor others, contribute ideas, and lead by example in a collaborative, low-ego environment

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong experience with Java (Spring Boot) and React
• Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Understanding of microservice architecture and domain-driven design
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Knowledge of cloud platforms , ideally AWS and/or Azure
• Strong communication and collaboration skills - comfortable engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Motivated, adaptable, and proactive mindset with an enthusiasm for working in a dynamic start-up environment

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Camunda and BPMN modelling
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines , infrastructure-as-code , and DevOps automation
• Experience working in or delivering to public-sector or secure environments
• Understanding of agentic AI , workflow automation , or process optimisation
• Existing SC or DV clearance (or eligible to undergo vetting)

Security Clearance Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible for national security clearance (DV) .

To meet this requirement, applicants must:

• Be sole British citizens (dual nationality not permitted)
• Have not spent more than 30 consecutive days outside the UK in the past 10 years
• Have no criminal record
• Have no significant financial irregularities (e.g. bankruptcy or unresolved debts)

Unfortunately, candidates who do not meet these criteria cannot be considered for this position.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Skin in the game: Employee option scheme giving you a real stake in the company you’re helping build
• Flexibility that’s real: Design your working pattern around life - and client needs when they arise
• Outputs over optics: Focus on results, not time online
• Work shoulder-to-shoulder with founders: Learn from experienced practitioners in a nurturing, hands-on environment
• You decide: Shape the culture, services, and ways of working as the company grows
• Autonomy by default: Own problems end-to-end, make decisions, and ship meaningful work
• Meaningful missions: Tackle high-impact public-sector challenges that improve services millions rely on
• Human > corporate: Sociable, low-ego, dynamic environment without big-firm bureaucracy
• Professional development: Sponsored Camunda certification and ongoing training to support your growth