Senior Cyber Software Engineer - Secure Systems Leader

Anson McCade; Greater London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Anson McCade partnered with a leading cyber organisation to source Senior Software Engineers for delivering advanced software capabilities across mission-critical programmes. You will own complex technical challenges, influence engineering direction and help deliver secure solutions with tangible impact in cyber and national security.

In this senior role, you will lead development in secure environments, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to architectural discussions while embedding

Qualifications

• Extensive software engineering experience within complex technical environments.
• Strong expertise in Java, C#, C++ or comparable technologies.
• Deep understanding of software engineering principles and secure development practices.
• Experience leading teams, technical workstreams or major engineering deliverables.
• Strong knowledge of development tooling, testing methodologies and CI/CD.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a broad range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of complex software solutions in secure environments.
• Provide technical leadership across engineering teams and project delivery activities.
• Embed security considerations throughout solution design and development.
• Drive engineering best practice, quality standards and continuous improvement.
• Support the development and mentoring of junior team members.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and technical strategy initiatives.

Skills

Software engineering

Java

C#

C++

CI/CD

Security

Leadership

Communication

Tools

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Anson McCade partnered with a leading cyber organisation to source Senior Software Engineers for delivering advanced software capabilities across mission-critical programmes. You will own complex technical challenges, influence engineering direction and help deliver secure solutions with tangible impact in cyber and national security.

In this senior role, you will lead development in secure environments, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to architectural discussions while embedding