Cyber Software Engineer

Sanderson Government and Defence; Manchester; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson Government and Defence in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced software engineer to contribute to the research, design, and development of critical systems supporting National Security missions.

You will apply secure coding practices, work closely with operating systems at a low level, and collaborate across DevOps, AI/DS, and cloud domains to deliver robust software. A strong interest in cyber and comprehensive testing is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with C or C++
• Familiarity with Python
• Comfortable working with Linux or Windows operating systems
• Knowledge of version control tools and experience in agile delivery environments
• An interest in the Cyber domain
• Understanding of common software design and testing patterns
• Ability to build systems and support continuous integration pipelines

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the research, design, and development of critical systems in support of National Security missions
• Apply secure coding practices and maintain high standards of software quality
• Work closely with operating systems at a low level

Skills

C / C++

Python

Linux / Windows

Version control / Agile

Cyber domain interest

Software design patterns

CI pipelines

Tools

Git

Job description

Salary: £80,000 - 80,000 per year

Requirements

• Strong experience with C or C++
• Familiarity with Python
• Comfortable working with Linux or Windows operating systems
• Knowledge of version control tools and experience in agile delivery environments
• An interest in the Cyber domain
• Understanding of common software design and testing patterns
• Ability to build systems and support continuous integration pipelines

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the research, design, and development of critical systems in support of National Security missions
• Apply secure coding practices and maintain high standards of software quality
• Work closely with operating systems at a low level

Technologies

• AI
• Cloud
• DevOps
• Support
• Linux
• Python
• Security
• Windows

More

We are a team working at the forefront of AI/DS, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE, and Platform Engineering. With long-term programmes secured, this position offers an exciting growth journey with significant technical depth and variety. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive community and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Our success is driven by our people, and we are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process.

last updated 40 week of 2026