Senior Software Engineer

Gold Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven company as a Senior Software Engineer. You will play a key role in designing and maintaining critical infrastructure for secure digital services, collaborating on complex projects in national security and defence. With your expertise in programming and DevOps, you will help deliver impactful software solutions.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Private health care

Performance bonuses

Career development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Development experience in Java, JavaScript, or Python required.
• Understanding of cloud architectures (AWS or Azure).
• DV clearance must be held.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to software development and code reviews.
• Design software features based on product roadmaps.
• Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Python

cloud-based architectures

DevOps tools

database technologies

CI/CD

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab

Docker

OpenShift

Kubernetes

SQL

Elasticsearch

MongoDB

Job description

Senior Software Engineer
Manchester, UK
DV Clearance required.
Sole UK Citizenship required
44,000 - 64,000 dependent on experience

What We're Looking For

• Strong development experience in Java, JavaScript, or Python
• Understanding of cloud-based architectures (AWS or Azure)
• Experience with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, Docker, OpenShift, or Kubernetes
• Familiarity with database technologies like SQL, Elasticsearch, or MongoDB
• Currently hold DV (Developed Vetting) clearance

Role Responsibilities

• Contribute hands-on to software development and perform code reviews
• Design software features aligned to product roadmaps and justify design decisions
• Break down large work items into Agile-ready tasks
• Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines
• Demonstrate development progress to internal and external stakeholders

Summary

This is more than just a job - it's a mission.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining critical infrastructure that powers secure and impactful digital services. You'll work across a variety of complex projects in the national security and defence domain, helping to deliver cutting-edge software solutions with real-world impact.

Benefits

• Flexible working options including compressed working schedule (e.g., every other Friday off)
• Private health care
• Performance bonuses
• Career development and training opportunities

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