Software Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in Data Integration to join a mission-critical program. This role, based in Bath, requires Enhanced SC Clearance and offers a competitive pay rate of up to £745 per day. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in backend development, API design, and data pipeline engineering, contributing to high-impact projects in a collaborative, agile environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering or data integration.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing integrations.
• Experience with agile methodologies and working in team environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain integrations between internal and external systems.
• Create data pipelines to transform and deliver data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on integration solutions.
• Troubleshoot integration challenges and optimize performance.

Skills

Workflow orchestration tools experience

Backend development (Node.js, Python, Java)

API design and integration methods

ETL/ELT tools experience

Solid database skills (SQL, NoSQL)

AWS cloud platform experience

Debugging and problem-solving skills

Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps practices

Understanding of data security and compliance

Job description

Enhanced SC Cleared Software Engineer / Data Integration

Bristol or London (2 days per week onsite)

Up to £745 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Contract until 17th February 2026

Must hold live and transferrable Enhanced SC Clearance. We are unable to consider those with only BPSS or standard SC.

About the Role

We're looking for a highly skilled Software Engineer / Data Integration Specialist to join a mission-critical programme, ensuring data and services move seamlessly, securely, and efficiently across systems. This role combines backend software engineering with data integration expertise, offering the chance to work on high-impact projects within a collaborative, technically advanced environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Integration Development: Design, build, and maintain integrations between internal systems and third-party platforms via APIs and related technologies.
2. Data Pipeline Engineering: Create scalable, reliable pipelines to ingest, transform, and deliver data across multiple environments.
3. Collaboration: Work closely with software engineers, DevOps, and product teams to translate integration requirements into effective solutions.
4. Troubleshooting & Optimisation: Resolve integration challenges including data mismatches, authentication issues, and performance bottlenecks.
5. Documentation: Produce clear documentation for integration workflows, processes, and architecture.
6. Monitoring & Maintenance: Implement robust logging, alerting, and performance monitoring for integrations.
7. Continuous Improvement: Champion enhancements to integration architectures and best practices.

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience with workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Apache Airflow).
• Proven track record in backend development (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java).
• Strong knowledge of API design, integration methods (REST, Webhooks, GraphQL), and authentication protocols (OAuth2, JWT).
• Experience with ETL/ELT tools and frameworks.
• Solid database skills (SQL and/or NoSQL).
• AWS cloud platform experience, particularly in integration services.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
• Comfortable in agile environments and familiar with CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• Understanding of data security, privacy, and compliance (e.g., GDPR).

Apply Now

Bring your software engineering and data integration expertise to a role where your work will make a measurable impact on secure, data-driven systems.

Job Info

• Job Title: Software Engineer
• Company: JAM Recruitment Ltd
• Location: Bath, Somerset
• Posted: Aug 14th 2025
• Closes: Sep 14th 2025
• Sector: Military, Emergency & Government
• Contract: Contract
• Hours: Full Time

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