Security Cleared Software Engineer

Job Description

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Security Cleared Software EngineerPermanentLocation: CheltenhamHybrid - 3 days per week onsiteSalary: £75,000 - £85,000Must hold active SC clearanceThe RoleWe are seeking experienced Software Engineers to join a major programme within a secure defence environment. This is an opportunity to work on complex, business-critical software applications using a broad modern technology stack. You will contribute across the full software development lifecycle, helping to design, build, test, deploy and support secure, scalable applications.

The role would suit a Full-Stack Software Engineer with experience across front-end and back-end development, containerised environments and automated deployment pipelines.

Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop and maintain secure, reliable software applications.

Build responsive front-end applications using React, JavaScript and TypeScript.

Develop and maintain back-end services using Node.js and Java Spring Boot. Work with Redux to manage application state effectively.

Design, build and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices.

Develop solutions using MongoDB, Redis and other data-storage technologies. Integrate applications with messaging technologies such as RabbitMQ.Containerise applications and services using Docker.

Support the deployment and management of applications using Helm.

Create and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.

Use Ansible to automate application deployments and infrastructure configuration.

Produce and maintain UNIX shell scripts to support automation and operational activities.

Troubleshoot software defects, deployment issues and application performance problems.

Participate in code reviews, testing and continuous improvement activities.

Produce clear technical documentation, including build instructions, support documentation and release notes.

Work collaboratively with software engineers, technical architects, testers, DevOps engineers and other programme stakeholders.

Follow secure coding practices and development standards appropriate for a defence environment. Contribute to Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives.

Essential Skills and ExperienceCommercial software engineering or application development experience.

Strong experience with React.

Strong JavaScript and/or TypeScript development skills. Experience developing applications or services using Node.js. Experience with Java and Spring Boot. Experience with state-management technologies such as Redux.

Experience building and consuming APIs and microservices.

Experience working with Docker and containerised applications.

Knowledge of Helm and container deployment processes.

Experience using Jenkins or a comparable CI/CD platform.

Experience with Ansible for deployment or configuration automation.

Experience working in UNIX or Linux environments, including shell scripting.

Experience with MongoDB or similar NoSQL databases.

Knowledge of Redis.

Experience working with messaging technologies such as RabbitMQ.Understanding of software development best practices, including version control, automated testing and code reviews.

Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary Agile development team.

Desirable

ExperiencePrevious experience working within defence, aerospace, government or another security-sensitive environment. Knowledge of Kubernetes or container orchestration environments.

Experience developing highly available or mission-critical software systems. Understanding of secure software development principles.

Experience working on cloud-hosted or distributed applications.

Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and test-driven development.

Experience supporting software throughout development, deployment and live-service operation.

Personal AttributesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills. Able to communicate technical information clearly.

Comfortable working with different technical teams and stakeholders.

Proactive and able to take ownership of assigned work.

Strong attention to detail. xwwtmva

Able to work effectively within a secure and process-driven environment.