Senior Software Developer - SC Cleared, Defense Tech Hybrid

Searchability; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer for an exciting opportunity in Woking. The role involves working on mission-critical defence projects, spanning advanced technology systems. The ideal candidate should have proficiency in Java, Spring, React, and a solid understanding of the software development lifecycle. This position emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, influencing system design, and delivering high-quality software in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the full Software Development Life Cycle.
• Experience designing and developing complex software systems.
• Ability to understand and influence system architecture and design.
• Proficiency with Java, Spring, and React.
• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Strong background in Agile delivery (Scrum, CI/CD, BDD).
• Experience using source control and delivery tooling such as GitLab and Jira.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of complex software projects across the full development lifecycle.
• Design, develop, and test software in line with industry best practices.
• Influence and support system architecture and design decisions.
• Promote and embed modern development practices to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with other engineering teams and customer-facing technical groups.
• Build strong relationships within the customer and stakeholder community.

Skills

Software Development Life Cycle

Designing complex software systems

System architecture influence

Java

Spring

React

Test-Driven Development (TDD)

Agile delivery (Scrum, CI/CD, BDD)

GitLab

Jira

Job description

A leading tech recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer for an exciting opportunity in Woking. The role involves working on mission-critical defence projects, spanning advanced technology systems. The ideal candidate should have proficiency in Java, Spring, React, and a solid understanding of the software development lifecycle. This position emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, influencing system design, and delivering high-quality software in a dynamic environment.