Software Engineer

Sanderson Government & Defence; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Sanderson Government & Defence in Central London is seeking an experienced SC Cleared Software Engineer to join a high-profile defence programme delivering critical technology solutions for national security. You will design, develop and maintain secure software systems within mission-critical environments, working with a skilled team.

The role requires active SC clearance, strong software development skills (Java/Python/C# or similar), and experience in Agile environments, with hybrid onsite

Qualifications

• Active SC Clearance is mandatory.
• Proven software development experience (Java, Python, C# or similar).
• Experience working in Agile environments.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure or GCP).
• Understanding of secure coding and software engineering best practices.
• Ability to work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain secure, scalable software systems in mission-critical environments.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to deliver secure software solutions.
• Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure alignment with programme goals.

Skills

Active SC Clearance

Software development

Agile methodologies

Cloud technologies

Secure coding practices

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

SC Cleared Software Engineer

Central London (3 days onsite) | Defence Sector

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer with active SC Clearance to join a high-profile defence programme delivering critical technology solutions that support national security and operational capability.

You'll work as part of a skilled engineering team designing, developing and maintaining secure, scalable software systems within complex, mission-critical environments.

Key Requirements:

• Active SC Clearance (essential)
• Strong software development experience (Java, Python, C# or similar)
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Knowledge of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure or GCP)
• Understanding of secure coding and software engineering best practices
• Ability to work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders

What's on Offer:

• Opportunity to contribute to nationally significant defence projects
• Hybrid working with 3 days per week onsite in Central London
• Long-term programme work with cutting-edge technologies
• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you're a security-cleared Software Engineer looking to work on meaningful projects within the defence sector, we'd love to hear from you.

Reasonable Adjustments:

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