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Experis; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis in Newcastle upon Tyne is hiring multiple Software Engineers across Junior, Mid-level, and Senior levels. Roles require active SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain it. The team will work on greenfield projects in a modern tech stack within an agile environment.

Candidates should demonstrate strong fundamentals, problem-solving ability, and good communication skills. The environment offers growth, mentoring, and opportunities to shape a new engineering function in the UK.

Qualifications

• Strong software engineering fundamentals with experience across modern languages.
• Experience in agile environments and secure SDLC practices.
• SC Clearance or eligible to obtain SC Clearance is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software solutions.
• Collaborate in cross-functional, agile teams and contribute to architectural decisions.
• Build scalable, secure applications and participate in code reviews.
• Support deployment, monitoring and maintenance of production systems.
• Mentor junior engineers for mid and senior levels.

Skills

Python

C++

Go

Rust

AWS

Tools

Monitoring tools

Job description

Software Engineer - SC Cleared / SC Eligible

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

About the Role

We are working with a leading organisation who are building a brand new Software Engineering team in Newcastle. They are looking to hire multiple Software Engineers across Junior, Mid-level, and Senior levels. Due to the nature of the projects, candidates must hold active SC Clearance or be eligible to obtain SC Clearance.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team, work on meaningful and technically interesting projects, and shape the direction of a newly formed engineering function.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software solutions.
• Work collaboratively within agile, cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical design.
• Build scalable, secure, and high-performing applications.
• Participate in code reviews and promote best engineering practices.
• Support deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of applications in production.
• Mentor junior engineers (for mid and senior level roles).

Required Skills & Experience

We are open to candidates from a wide range of technical backgrounds. The technology stack is flexible, but experience in some of the following is highly desirable:

Programming Languages:

• Python, C++, Go, Rust
• AWS or other major cloud platforms
• Monitoring and logging tools

General:

• Strong software engineering fundamentals
• Experience working in agile environments
• Good problem-solving and communication skills
• Understanding of secure development practices

Security Clearance

• Active SC Clearance OR eligibility to obtain SC Clearance is mandatory.
• Must have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years.

Experience Levels

Junior:

• 0-2 years commercial experience
• Strong fundamentals and eagerness to learn

Mid-Level:

• 2-5 years commercial experience
• Ability to work independently and contribute to design

Senior:

• 5+ years commercial experience
• Strong technical leadership and mentoring capability
• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Excellent career development and training opportunities
• Modern tech stack and greenfield projects
• Supportive, collaborative culture