Senior Software Engineer

FryerMiles; North East; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FryerMiles are recruiting multiple Software Engineers to join their Defence team in Newcastle. You’ll design and build applications across the full development lifecycle for Defence & National Security programmes.

Key work includes backend services, APIs, and cloud deployment, with emphasis on security, scalability, and collaboration with Defence customers. On-site in Newcastle with occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in C#/.NET, Java or Python.
• Experience developing production web applications.
• SQL databases, web frameworks and RESTful APIs.
• Front-end development using React and TypeScript.
• Cloud experience with Azure and/or AWS.
• UK national with eligibility for UK SC-level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain applications across the full stack.
• Develop backend services, APIs, databases and user interfaces.
• Deploy applications across cloud and on-premise environments.
• Build high-quality, secure and maintainable software.
• Work with technical teams and Defence customers to solve complex problems.

Skills

C#/.NET

Java

Python

React

TypeScript

Azure/AWS

RESTful APIs

SQL Databases

Web development

Education

Russell Group university

Job description

Senior Software Engineer - Newcastle - £65,000 to £90,000 per year DOE - On-site

FryerMiles are delighted to be working with a rapidly growing technical consultancy who are looking to recruit multiple Software Engineers to join their Defence team in Newcastle.

You’ll design and build applications used across complex Defence & National Security programmes, working across the full development lifecycle from Proof of Concept through to production.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain applications across the full stack.


• Develop backend services, APIs, databases and user interfaces.


• Deploy applications across cloud and on-premise environments.


• Build high-quality, secure and maintainable software.


• Work with technical teams and Defence customers to solve complex problems.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong programming skills in C#/.NET, Java or Python.


• Experience developing production web applications.


• SQL databases, web frameworks and RESTful APIs.


• Front-end development using React and TypeScript.


• Cloud experience with Azure and/or AWS.


• Strong software engineering fundamentals and development best practices.


• First-class or 2:1 degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related discipline from a Russell Group university.

Desirable Experience

• WebSockets, SignalR or similar real-time technologies.


• AI-assisted software development tools.


• Defence or National Security experience.

Essential Requirements

• UK national and eligible to obtain UK SC-level Security Clearance.


• Visa sponsorship is not available.

Willingness to travel to Defence customer sites across the UK when required, including 2-3 days per week or shorter periods of full-time travel.

If you’re a Software Engineer looking to work on complex Defence & National Security programmes, we’d love to hear from you.

Senior Software Engineer - Newcastle - £65,000 to £90,000 per year DOE - On-site