Senior Software Engineer

Mane Energy; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense consultancy is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to work in Gloucester on critical Defence, Cyber, and Intelligence programs. The position involves developing advanced DevSecOps solutions and ensuring the protection of vital digital infrastructure in the UK. Required skills include strong Java expertise, experience in Agile development, familiarity with cloud technologies, and a commitment to innovation. Join us to make an impact while enjoying flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software development using modern Java.
• Ability to develop applications on Linux systems.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Strong familiarity with CI/CD processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop software under the guidance of a lead.
• Design tests for software debugging.
• Translate requirements into software features.
• Identify and resolve program errors.
• Prepare documentation and operating instructions.
• Automate processes including Infrastructure as Code.

Skills

Modern Java proficiency

Experience with Python

Knowledge of C++

Familiarity with JavaScript

Understanding of TypeScript or React

Experience developing on Linux

Proficiency in Agile/SCRUM

Experience with Git

Knowledge of Oracle/MongoDB

Experience with GitLab CI/CD

Familiarity with Apache NiFi

Experience with Elasticsearch

Familiarity with AWS services

Education

Oracle Java Certification

AWS Certification

ISTQB Certification

OSCP Certification

CCNA Certification

Tools

JUnit 5

Bitbucket

Jira

Confluence

Hibernate

Kibana

Job description

We are recruiting Senior Software Engineers to support a range of Defence, Cyber, and Intelligence programmes based in Gloucester. These roles offer meaningful, impactful work with strong opportunities for professional development, alongside a healthy work-life balance through flexible and hybrid working options.

You'll contribute to the development of cutting-edge DevSecOps software systems and applications, playing a key role in driving innovation and protecting critical digital infrastructure in the UK. Whether you specialise in a single area or operate across multiple software development disciplines with a focus on the cyber domain, your expertise will be

Security Clearance

DV clearance is required to start.

If you are passionate about software engineering and ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Even if you don't meet every requirement, your skills and perspective may still be a great fit-so we encourage you to apply.valued and supported.

Role Responsibilities

• Carry out software development activities under the guidance of a Software Engineering Lead.
• Design and develop tests for software debugging.
• Translate customer requirements into software features using appropriate standards, tools, and processes across the full development lifecycle.
• Identify and correct program errors.
• Prepare operating instructions and maintain clear documentation.
• Analyse system capabilities and requirements to resolve software development questions related to intent, input, output, and control mechanisms.
• Champion automation including Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, and test automation.

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong proficiency in modern Java; knowledge of Python, C++, JavaScript, TypeScript, or React is a plus.
• Experience developing on Linux.
• Solid understanding of mocking and unit-testing frameworks such as JUnit 5.
• Experience with Git version control.
• Proficient in Agile development using SCRUM.
• Experience with Oracle or other relational databases and/or MongoDB.
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience working with Apache NiFi.
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools including Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence.
• Experience with Elasticsearch and Kibana.
• Experience with Hibernate.
• Experience with AWS services such as EC2, EKS, Fargate, IAM, S3, and Lambda.
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines for cloud deployments.

Desired Skills

• Experience developing software for cloud deployment, particularly AWS.
• Experience building microservices or serverless architectures.
• Understanding challenges of migrating on-premise workloads to cloud environments.
• Experience with JSF (PrimeFaces).

Preferred Qualifications or Certifications

• Oracle Java Certification
• AWS Certification
• ISTQB Certification
• OSCP CertificationCCNA Certification