Software Engineer

LT Harper Recruitment Group; Greater London, Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private health insurance

Dedicated training budget and leave

Pension

Job summary

LT Harper Recruitment Group is partnering with a fast-growing, values-driven technology consultancy delivering software for UK public sector and national security clients. They’re hiring a Software Engineer to design, build and ship high‑quality software in a hybrid setup with 2-3 days in London or Cheltenham.

The role covers Python, Java, C++, Rust or Go, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), DevOps (CI/CD, Docker, orchestration) and client‑facing Agile delivery. UK passport holder essential.

Qualifications

• Professional software engineering experience in consultancy or industry.
• Strong across one or more of Python, Java, C++, Rust or Go.
• Comfortable with databases, cloud platforms, DevOps and software security principles.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, testing and implementing software with strong engineering practices.
• Working across multiple languages and cloud environments.
• Building secure, scalable, well-documented systems in Unix/Linux environments.
• Collaborating with clients to shape requirements and deliver iteratively (Agile/Scrum).

Skills

Python

Java

C++

Rust

Go

Tools

Docker

CI/CD

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Software Engineer | London or Cheltenham | Hybrid

I'm working with a fast-growing, values-driven technology consultancy that delivers software solutions for UK public sector and national security clients - genuinely mission-led work, protecting the UK through data-driven solutions.

They're looking for a Software Engineer to join the team and work directly with clients to design, build and ship high-quality software.

UK-based | Hybrid (2-3 days in London or Cheltenham)

Due to clients' requirements, all applications are strictly subject to security clearance requirements relevant to the role + Candidate MUST be sole UK passport holder

Software Engineer - A bit about the role:

• Designing, developing, testing and implementing software using strong engineering practices
• Working across multiple languages - Python, Java, C++, Rust or Go
• Building secure, clean, well-documented, scalable systems
• Working in Unix/Linux environments, with cloud (AWS, Azure or GCP) and DevOps practices (CI/CD, Docker, orchestration)
• Working closely with clients to shape requirements and deliver iteratively (Agile/Scrum)

What they're after:

• Professional software engineering experience, ideally in consultancy or industry
• Strong across one or more of Python, Java, C++, Rust or Go
• Comfortable with databases, cloud platforms, DevOps and software security principles
• Someone who communicates well and enjoys client-facing work

Plus a strong benefits package - 25 days holiday, private health insurance, dedicated training budget and leave, pension, and more.

If you're a Software Engineer who enjoys solving hard problems on work that actually matters - this is a strong opportunity.