Software Engineer
The role sits within a collaborative, agile software development environment, where engineers apply strong technical capability and problem‐solving skills to deliver innovative software solutions. The work centres on developing secure, mission‐critical products that protect people, platforms, and information in the face of evolving threats. Due to the nature of the work, all applicants must be sole British and hold an active SC.
About the Role
The role involves producing detailed logical and technical designs for software components and implementing, documenting, and testing software using a test‐driven development approach.
Responsibilities:
- Produce detailed logical and technical designs for software components
- Implement, document, and test software using a test‐driven development approach
- Write clean, secure, maintainable code that is open by default and easy to reuse
- Translate logical designs into robust, working software
- Integrate API and UI components with existing data stores and external APIs
- Maintain and enhance existing architectural components, including data ingest, data stores, and REST APIs
- Work with both established and emerging technologies, selecting appropriate patterns and tools
- Participate in agile ceremonies including daily stand‐ups, sprint planning, epic decomposition, and demos
- Collaborate closely with engineers, stakeholders, and customers to solve complex problems
Required Skills:
- Java Enterprise / Spring Boot
- Python
- Frontend development using ReactJS or VueJS
- Experience using language‐appropriate testing frameworks
- Experience with CI pipelines, ideally GitLab CI
- Containerisation and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience working with cloud platforms, particularly AWS
- Exposure to the full software development lifecycle
- Familiarity with agile delivery methods such as Scrum or Kanban
- Strong technical curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies
Pay range and compensation package:
- £35,000 - £70,000 (depending on experience and entry level)
Equal Opportunity Statement:
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.