Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer - UK Highest Government Clearance Required
Location: Manchester - Hybrid
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Relocation Assistance: May be available
UK Citizenship Required
Security Clearance: Must currently hold the highest level of UK Government clearance

Opportunity Overview

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a high-performing team working on innovative and complex technology solutions within the defence and security sectors.

In this role, you will be central to designing, developing and maintaining secure, high-performance systems that support critical national infrastructure. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of impactful projects in a hybrid working environment with excellent flexibility and benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain robust, scalable software solutions
• Actively contribute to the code base, including peer code reviews
• Break down technical requirements into well-defined Agile tasks
• Manage and optimise CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes
• Demonstrate completed features and development progress to internal and external stakeholders

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in software development using Java, JavaScript, or Python
• Solid understanding of cloud computing environments, particularly AWS or Azure
• Practical knowledge of DevOps practices and tools, such as Jenkins, GitLab, Docker, OpenShift, or Kubernetes
• Experience working with relational and non-relational databases, such as SQL, Elasticsearch, or MongoDB
• Strong grasp of Agile development methodologies and collaborative team-based delivery
• Existing UK Government security clearance at the highest level (this is a mandatory requirement)
• Must be a UK citizen due to security clearance eligibility requirements

What's on Offer

• Hybrid and flexible working options, including compressed hours (e.g. every other Friday off)
• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus scheme
• Private healthcare and generous pension contributions
• Ongoing career development, mentorship, and training opportunities
• Supportive and inclusive working environment

Application Process

If you're looking to take the next step in your career and contribute to meaningful, cutting-edge projects, please get in touch with Christian at TEC Partners.

If this particular role isn't quite the right fit, we're supporting a range of exciting opportunities across the UK defence, cyber and intelligence sectors-contact us to discuss your preferences and career goals.