Cyber & National Security Software Engineer - Hybrid

Forward Role; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Role is seeking a Software Engineer to join its cyber and national security practice in Cheltenham. You will design, develop and deliver bespoke software solutions, tackling complex challenges in cyber security and secure systems.

The role offers hybrid working patterns and the chance to influence software architecture while collaborating with clients on real-world security-focused projects.

Qualifications

• Software development using languages such as C#, C++, Go, Python or similar.
• Backend development and software architecture.
• Windows or Linux environments.
• REST APIs and distributed systems.
• Cyber security, reverse engineering or vulnerability research.
• Low-level software development or system analysis.
• Building reliable, maintainable and secure software.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing and delivering bespoke software solutions.
• Working on technically challenging projects across cyber security and secure systems.
• Contributing to software architecture, implementation and testing.
• Exploring complex technical problems and developing practical solutions.
• Supporting research into software behaviour, system analysis and security.
• Working closely with clients to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Continuously developing your technical skills and exploring new technologies.

Skills

C#

C++

Go

Python

Software development

Software architecture

Job description

Forward Role is seeking a Software Engineer to join its cyber and national security practice in Cheltenham. You will design, develop and deliver bespoke software solutions, tackling complex challenges in cyber security and secure systems.

The role offers hybrid working patterns and the chance to influence software architecture while collaborating with clients on real-world security-focused projects.