Cyber Software Engineer

Searchability; Greater London; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm located in the UK is seeking a Cyber Software Engineer to deliver mission-changing capabilities across various platforms. This role requires proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Java, and Python, and involves high-assurance coding as well as mentorship of junior staff. Additional benefits include a competitive salary, private medical insurance, and opportunities for professional development. Candidates must possess active DV clearance.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Private medical and dental insurance

Dedicated training budget

Cycle to work scheme

Childcare vouchers

Clear career progression pathways

Additional leave for Reservist duties

Supportive diversity and support groups

Qualifications

• Proficient in at least one solution language and one utility language.
• Strong understanding of computing principles like stack vs heap.
• Experience with development tools including IDEs and debuggers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mission-changing capabilities across various platforms.
• Work within a team to deliver high-assurance code.
• Mentor junior members and solve cybersecurity challenges.

Skills

C++

Java

C#

Python

JavaScript

Perl

PowerShell

Tools

IDEs

Debuggers

Source Control

Job description

Cyber Software Engineer – Gloucester, Manchester, or London, UK

• Salary up to £90,000 DOE Onsite role Active DV clearance required

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a global leader in digital intelligence, home to over 4,000 cyber and intelligence experts. They work collaboratively across multiple countries to help governments and nation states unlock digital advantages in the most demanding environments. Due to the continued expansion of their high‑assurance development teams, they are looking for an experienced Cyber Software Engineer to help protect our country’s toughest interests.

THE BENEFITS

• Competitive pension scheme and private medical and dental insurance
• Dedicated training budget for professional development and mentorship
• Cycle to work scheme and childcare vouchers
• Clear career progression pathways and reward for aptitude
• Additional leave for Reservist and Cadet Force Adult Volunteer duties
• Supportive Diversity and Support groups covering mental health and wellbeing

THE CYBER SOFTWARE ENGINEER ROLE

As a Cyber Software Engineer, you will deliver mission‑changing capabilities across various platforms. You will work within an expert team to deliver high‑assurance code while factoring operational security into every stage of the system design and development lifecycle. Your work will involve mentorship of junior members and the application of creative thinking to solve ever‑changing cybersecurity challenges.

CYBER SOFTWARE ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Proficiency in at least one solution language (C++, Java, or C#) and one utility language (Python, JavaScript, Perl, or PowerShell)
• Strong understanding of computing principles such as stack versus heap distinction and compiled versus interpreted languages
• Experience with development tools including IDEs, debuggers, and source control
• Familiarity with unit testing, mocking, and continuous integration
• Ability to configure and use more than one major operating system

TO BE CONSIDERED

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via [e-mail]. For further information, please call me on 07719 065949.

By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS

Software Engineer, C++, Java, C#, Python, Cyber Security, High Assurance, Reverse Engineering, Vulnerability Research, eDV, NSD