Software Engineer

Fortice; England; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security and defence technology firm is seeking a Mid-Lead Software Engineer to design and maintain secure software systems across mission-critical projects. This role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and requires strong experience in modern programming languages. Ideal candidates have a passion for mission-focused work and must possess active DV clearance. The position offers competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Company bonuses

Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong experience in modern programming languages like Python, Java, Typescript, and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with secure coding principles and systems engineering.
• Experience with cloud platforms and DevOps tooling is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain secure software systems for mission-critical demands.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to build effective tools.
• Ensure compliance and reliability with clients and security stakeholders.

Skills

Modern programming languages (Python, Java, Typescript, JavaScript)

Secure coding principles

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

DevOps tooling

Agile environments

Job description

💻 Software Engineer - Mid-Lead Level - Security & Defence

📍 Location : London, Gloucester, or Manchester (Hybrid options available)

💰 Salary : £47,000 - £90,000 + clearance uplift + company bonuses + benefits

🟩 Clearance : Active eDV Clearance

Join one of the UK’s most impactful mission‑led technology teams and work at the sharp end of national security.

We’re working with a range of defence primes, specialist consultancies, and tech‑first SMEs delivering cutting‑edge software solutions to protect the UK’s critical assets.

These roles are core to national security, working across projects in cyber defence, secure data systems, threat intelligence, and high‑integrity platforms.

What you’ll do

• Design, develop, and maintain secure software systems that meet mission‑critical demands
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (DevOps, Data, Cyber, Architecture) to build robust, scalable tools
• Engage with clients and security stakeholders to ensure compliance and reliability
• Work across a modern tech stack in low‑trust, high‑sensitivity environments
• Contribute to systems architecture, testing, integration, and deployment

Ideal Background

• Strong experience in modern programming languages (Python, Java, Typescript, JavaScript)
• Familiarity with secure coding principles and systems engineering
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps tooling is a bonus
• Comfortable working in agile, iterative environments
• Active DV clearance is essential
• A passion for mission‑focused work and working in a collaborative, accountable team

If you're a software engineer with active clearance, who thrives on purpose, complexity, and technical challenge, let's talk.

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