Senior Software Engineer

Matchtech; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Senior Software Engineer to join their prestigious client within the Defence and Security sector. This role requires current Enhanced Developed Vetting clearance and offers hybrid working conditions with 2-3 days onsite in either Gloucester or Manchester. The successful candidate will engage in software design and development, collaborate with teams, and lead improvement efforts, requiring extensive Java skills and cloud service experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and build software using industry best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and engineers.
• Contribute to completion of project milestones.
• Drive continuous improvement within the team.
• Provide technical direction and collaboration with peers.

Skills

Agile delivery experience

Java development using Spring Boot

JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue)

Cloud services (AWS, Azure)

Enterprise-level web applications

Docker/Kubernetes

Unit and automation testing

Data visualisation techniques

Structured and unstructured data storage

Code repositories and branches

MongoDB

Apache Kafka

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)

Job description

Senior Software Engineer - Active eDV Required

Location: Gloucester or Manchester (Hybrid - 2-3 days on site)
Security Clearance: Current Enhanced Developed Vetting (eDV) required
Employment Type: Permanent

Our client, a prestigious organisation within the Defence and Security sector, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with eDV clearance to join their team in Gloucester, Manchester, or London. This is a permanent role, requiring full-time onsite presence at one of the specified locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing and building software using industry best practices
• Collaborating with stakeholders and other engineers
• Contributing to the completion of project milestones
• Driving continuous improvement within the team
• Providing technical direction and collaboration with peers

Job Requirements

• Experience working in Agile delivery teams
• Proficiency in Java development using Spring Boot
• Knowledge of JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue
• Experience with cloud services like AWS or Azure
• Experience in building enterprise-level web applications or services
• Competence in Docker/Kubernetes containerisation and orchestration
• Skills in unit and automation testing
• Familiarity with data visualisation techniques and tools
• Understanding of structured and unstructured storage of data
• Experience with code repositories, branching strategies, pull requests, and merge processes
• Knowledge of MongoDB and Apache Kafka
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).