Senior Software Engineer - SC Clearable

Searchability; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop software solutions for impactful government projects. This role involves building cloud-based applications and maintaining CI/CD pipelines. Candidates should have over 4 years of experience in Java and AWS, with the ability to obtain UK Security Clearance. The position offers a hybrid working model in Bristol and focuses on personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Free counselling helpline

Central Bristol office

Dedicated career coach

Regular team get-togethers

Expenses for lunch

Qualifications

• 4+ years Java experience required.
• 4+ years AWS experience required.
• Proactive and motivated to work on challenging projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software solutions.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Engage in all stages of the software lifecycle.

Skills

Java

AWS

Agile development

Building cloud-based applications

CI/CD pipelines

GitLab

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

Overview

Senior Software Engineer – National Security - SC Clearable

• Role: Senior Software Engineer
• Location: Bristol - Hybrid Work
• Clearance: SC Cleared / Eligible for SC
• Salary: £55,000 - £70,000

About the Role

We’re seeking talented Senior Software Engineers to join Agile delivery teams supporting a range of complex and high-impact Central Government and Critical National Infrastructure projects. You’ll help design, develop, and deploy bespoke software solutions that deliver real-world mission value.

You’ll gain hands-on experience across the full software development lifecycle — from concept through delivery — working with modern technologies and open-source tools in secure cloud environments.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and test robust software solutions using modern engineering practices.
• Work with a range of open-source libraries, frameworks, and components.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab, ensuring code quality and security.
• Deploy software systems across public (AWS) and private cloud environments.
• Engage in all stages of the software lifecycle — from requirements analysis to support and maintenance.
• Collaborate closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams in an Agile environment.

About You

We’re particularly interested in Full Stack Engineers with commercial experience in:

• 4+ years Java experience
• 4+ years AWS experience
• Agile development environments.
• Building, testing, and deploying modern cloud-based applications.
• Previous consultancy experience is beneficial but not essential.
• You’ll be proactive, collaborative, and motivated to work on meaningful, technically challenging projects that make a difference.

Due to the nature of work, you must be willing and eligible to gain UK Security Clearance. To qualify for this, you must be a British passport holder and have lived permanently in the UK for the last 5 years.

Culture & Benefits

We take pride in creating an environment where everyone can thrive — valuing innovation, teamwork, and personal growth.

• Wellbeing: Free 24/7 counselling helpline and employee assistance programme
• Flexibility: Central Bristol office with hybrid working available
• Growth: Dedicated career coach to support personal and professional development
• Social: Regular team get-togethers, summer parties, and annual company away-days
• Onsite Allowances: Expenses provided for lunch and refreshments

Apply

If you’re an ambitious Software Engineer looking to apply your skills to impactful, mission-focused projects, we’d love to hear from you.

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