Software Engineer - Defence - 4 day week

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking Software Engineers for a role in Cheltenham. The position offers a 4-day work week and hybrid options, with responsibilities including developing secure software and mentoring junior developers. Ideal candidates will have proficiency in Java and Python, alongside experience in Agile environments.

Benefits

4 day working week - 37.5 hours

Company benefits pack

1st class career progression and skill up

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Java, Python, and Linux-based development.
• Experience with modern frameworks and tools.
• Eligibility for DV clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop secure, high-performance software across the full development lifecycle.
• Design and debug complex systems with front-end and back-end technologies.
• Mentor junior developers and help shape software best practices.

Skills

Java

Python

Linux

Agile

DevSecOps

Tools

JUnit

Git

Jira

MongoDB

React

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Software Engineer - Defence - 4 day week, cheltenham

col-narrow-left

Client:

Anson McCade

Location:

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Views:

5

Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

Join a leading team delivering cutting-edge software solutions across Defence, Cyber, and Intelligence domains. Due to continued success and growth my client is in the market for talented Software Engineers from mid to senior level to support mission-critical systems that protect and innovate.

On Offer

• 4 day working week - 37.5 hours per week
• Company benefits pack
• Hybrid working options
• 1st class career progression and skill up

What You’ll Do:

• Develop secure, high-performance software across the full development lifecycle
• Design and debug complex systems, working with both front-end and back-end technologies
• Contribute to DevSecOps pipelines and cloud-based architectures
• Collaborate in Agile teams using SCRUM, CI/CD, and Git-based workflows
• Mentor junior developers and help shape software best practices

What You Need:

• Proficiency in Java, Python, and Linux-based development
• Experience with modern frameworks and tools like JUnit, Git, Jira, MongoDB, and React
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (especially AWS), microservices, and containerisation
• DV clearance (or eligibility to obtain it)

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Apache NiFi, JSF, Hibernate, Elasticsearch, Kibana, or AWS services like EC2, Lambda, EKS
• Knowledge of secure, scalable architectures for cloud deployments