Senior Software Engineer

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Cheltenham
GBP 125,000 - 150,000
Job description

Senior Software Engineer

Location: Cheltenham, London or Manchester (Flexible & Hybrid Working Available)

Salary - £60,000 - £90,000 + excellent benefits + bonus

Clearance - Active eDV security clearance required

This isn’t just another software engineering role—it’s an opportunity to be part of something bigger. As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll design, develop, and maintain critical infrastructure that powers essential services. You’ll tackle complex challenges, work with cutting-edge technology, and contribute to solutions that have real-world impact.

What You’ll Do:

  • Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code while contributing to peer reviews
  • Design software features that align with product roadmaps and explain design choices
  • Break down large development tasks into manageable Agile sprints
  • Set up and maintain Continuous Integration & Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
  • Demo your work to internal and external stakeholders

What You Bring:

  • Strong hands-on experience with Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • Understanding of Cloud-based architectures (AWS or Azure)
  • Experience with DevOps & automation tools like Jenkins, GitLab, Docker, OpenShift, or Kubernetes.
  • Proven experience in designing, developing & deploying scalable backend systems.
  • Knowledge of database technologies such as SQL, Elasticsearch, or MongoDB

Security Clearance: You must hold eDV UK government clearance

Ready to take on a role where your work truly matters? Apply now and be part of a team driving cutting-edge technology forward!

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