Software Engineer - National Security

CACI; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software solutions provider in Gloucester seeks a skilled developer to join an Agile team focusing on mission-critical systems that enhance national security. The role involves implementing software solutions, managing client engagement, and leading teams. Candidates should have high-level security clearance and be ready for in-office work most days. Enjoy benefits like wellbeing support and flexible working options.

Benefits

Free 24/7 counselling

Flexitime

Dedicated Career Coach

Social events and activities

Expense allowances for meals

Qualifications

• Candidates should ideally hold high-level security clearance.
• Ability to support customers in Bristol, Cheltenham, and Manchester.
• Willingness to work 4 to 5 days per week in-office.

Responsibilities

• Implement software solutions through design, development, and testing.
• Utilize open-source libraries and components.
• Build continuous integration pipelines to ensure software quality.
• Deploy systems across environments including AWS and Azure.
• Engage throughout the software lifecycle: concept to maintenance.
• Lead teams and manage client engagement.

Skills

Software development

Agile methodologies

Continuous integration

Client engagement

Deployment in cloud environments

Tools

GitLab

AWS

Azure

Job description

Overview

You will join an Agile team working on diverse, complex projects, building bespoke software solutions and enhancing capabilities. Our mission: To support government departments in making critical decisions that enhance UK security and prosperity. Our work is central to national security, making us a vital part of the UK's safety infrastructure. With over 600 skilled professionals, we are committed to delivering impactful solutions. This role involves more than just coding and algorithms—it’s about playing a pivotal role in protecting the UK. You will develop mission‑critical systems and contribute to national safety.

Responsibilities

• Implementing software solutions through design, development, and testing
• Utilizing a range of technologies, with a focus on open‑source libraries and components
• Building continuous integration pipelines using tools like GitLab to ensure software quality and security
• Deploying systems across environments including AWS, Azure, and private clouds
• Engaging throughout the software lifecycle: concept, requirements, architecture, implementation, delivery, training, support, and maintenance
• Leading teams and managing client engagement, depending on experience

Qualifications

Candidates should ideally hold high‑level security clearance and be able to support customers in Bristol, Cheltenham, and Manchester. Due to the nature of the work, there is a 4 to 5‑day per week in‑office requirement.

Benefits

• Wellbeing support: free 24/7 counselling and employee assistance
• Work flexibility: city‑centre offices, flexitime, and remote options
• Learning & growth: dedicated Career Coach for development
• Social activities: regular events, summer parties, and away days
• Onsite allowances: expenses for lunch and drinks

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, being an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We provide reasonable adjustments during recruitment and support individuals with health conditions or disabilities.