DV Cleared Lead Cyber Software Engineer – Hybrid Manchester

Searchability; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchability is seeking a Lead Cyber Software Engineer in Manchester for a hybrid, permanent position. The role requires hands-on C++ leadership delivering high-assurance cyber software for mission-critical environments.

The candidate will lead teams up to 12 engineers, drive technical direction, and ensure secure coding standards while remaining actively hands-on. An active UKSV DV or eDV clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Active UKSV DV or eDV clearance.
• Hands-on C++ experience in secure high-assurance environments.
• Experience leading software teams up to 12 engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor software engineering teams up to 12 engineers.
• Provide technical direction across design, development and delivery of high-assurance software.
• Develop and review C++ code for cyber and security-critical systems.
• Drive secure coding practices and software verification.
• Support architecture decisions and key design choices.
• Work on OT cyber projects with real-world systems.

Skills

C++

Technical leadership

Secure high-assurance

Defence/National Security experience

Mentoring (up to 12 engineers)

Tools

Go

Rust

Job description

Searchability is seeking a Lead Cyber Software Engineer in Manchester for a hybrid, permanent position. The role requires hands-on C++ leadership delivering high-assurance cyber software for mission-critical environments.

The candidate will lead teams up to 12 engineers, drive technical direction, and ensure secure coding standards while remaining actively hands-on. An active UKSV DV or eDV clearance is required.