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Senior Software Engineer - SC Cleared Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £80,000 Clearance: Active SC Clearance and eligibility for DV To apply, email: Overview A leading organisation delivering operational cyber capabilities is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join its growing technical team in Manchester. This is an opportunity to work on highly secure, mission-critical projects supporting cyber operations in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining software solutions used within operational cyber programmes, working closely with engineers, analysts, and technical stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain software applications using Python and C++ Build and enhance operational cyber tooling and supporting systems Contribute to software architecture, technical design, and engineering decisions Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end technical solutions Ensure high standards of code quality through testing, code reviews, and best practice Work within agile delivery teams focused on secure software development Required Experience Strong commercial software engineering experience with Python and/or C++ Experience working within secure environments such as defence, government, or cyber security Strong understanding of software engineering best practice and system design Experience developing on Linux-based platforms Ability to work effectively within collaborative engineering teams Active SC Clearance and eligibility to obtain DV clearance Desirable Experience Experience supporting operational cyber or cyber security projects Knowledge of networking concepts and systems programming Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling Exposure to cloud technologies, Docker, or Kubernetes What's On Offer Salary up to £80,000 Opportunity to work on cutting-edge operational cyber projects Strong career development and progression opportunities Competitive benefits package JBRP1_UKTJ

Software Engineer Cheltenham Onsite To Apply: Email Are you an Android developer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and working across the full software development lifecycle? We're looking for a Software Engineer to join an innovative engineering team developing cutting-edge software solutions in a secure and highly collaborative environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong Android development experience who wants to broaden their exposure to backend technologies, cloud platforms and modern DevOps practices. You'll work on a variety of projects, from rapidly evolving proof-of-concept applications through to robust production systems, using modern technologies including Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Docker, cloud services and backend development languages such as Rust, Python or Go. What You'll Be Doing Building high-quality Android applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. Collaborating with software engineers, architects and stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions. Developing scalable backend services and APIs using modern programming languages. Working with Docker and containerised environments to support deployment and testing. Contributing to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes. Participating in code reviews and driving engineering best practice. Supporting proof-of-concept development where requirements can evolve quickly. Working within secure development environments and helping deliver solutions to demanding technical requirements. What We're Looking For Experience developing Android applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. Strong understanding of software engineering principles and modern development practices. Experience using Git in collaborative development environments. Knowledge of backend development using Rust, Python or Go. Experience working with APIs and software integration. Familiarity with Docker and containerisation technologies. Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies. Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset. A proactive approach to learning new technologies and solving complex problems. Desirable Experience AWS or Azure cloud platforms. Kubernetes or container orchestration technologies. Agile delivery environments. Web application security and secure development practices. Why Apply? This role offers the chance to work on technically challenging projects using modern technologies while developing your skills across mobile, backend, cloud and DevOps disciplines. You'll join a talented engineering team where innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement are highly valued. Location This position is based onsite in Cheltenham, with occasional travel (typically one day per week) to a customer site in Herefordshire. If you're passionate about building quality software and enjoy working in a fast-moving technical environment, we'd love to hear from you. JBRP1_UKTJ

Senior Software Engineer Location: Near Winchester Salary: Up to £65,000 Clearance: Must hold SC Clearance and be eligible for DV To Apply: Email Overview A leading technology organisation within the defence and national security sector is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a growing engineering team near Winchester. This is an opportunity to work on secure, mission-critical systems using modern cloud-native technologies within a collaborative and highly technical environment. The team delivers innovative software solutions across complex programmes supporting national security and defence operations. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions Collaborate within Agile engineering teams to deliver high-quality products Build and support cloud-native applications and infrastructure Contribute to system architecture and technical decision-making Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes Work closely with cross-functional engineering and delivery teams Support continuous improvement and engineering best practices Required Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience with Python Experience working with AWS cloud technologies Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerised environments Experience building scalable backend systems and APIs Understanding of Agile software development practices Strong problem-solving and communication skills Desirable Skills Experience with Golang Exposure to DevOps or platform engineering environments Knowledge of infrastructure automation and CI/CD tooling Experience working within secure or regulated environments Benefits Competitive salary up to £65,000 Strong pension and benefits package Flexible working arrangements Ongoing training and career development Opportunity to work on impactful, cutting-edge projects About the Organisation This organisation is recognised for delivering advanced technology and engineering solutions within highly secure environments. With a strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence, they provide engineers with the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that make a real-world impact. JBRP1_UKTJ

Vulnerability Researcher - Cheltenham, UK Base salary up to £85,000 depending on experience Hybrid working, average 3 days onsite per week Active SC clearance required minimum About the client Our client is a highly respected UK organisation delivering advanced cyber and security research for critical national programmes. They invest heavily in innovation, technical excellence, and long-term capability building. Due to continued growth in specialist research projects, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Vulnerability Researcher. The benefits Compressed working week option (4 or 4.5 days) Annual bonus scheme Enhanced family friendly and sick pay policies Access to flexible benefits including health and wellbeing options Additional cash bonus opportunities The Vulnerability Researcher role As a Vulnerability Researcher, you will carry out deep technical research into complex software systems, identifying vulnerabilities and exploring novel attack techniques across modern platforms. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to design prototypes, test hypotheses, and document findings that directly influence future cyber capabilities. Key responsibilities include: Reverse engineering of software binaries and applications Conducting vulnerability research across operating systems, applications, and network services Developing proof of concepts and exploits to demonstrate impact Analysing system behaviour, APIs, and network protocols to uncover security weaknesses Fuzzing and dynamic analysis of software to identify unknown vulnerabilities Contributing to tool development to support vulnerability discovery and analysis Producing clear technical documentation for a range of stakeholders Vulnerability Researcher essential skills Previous experience in software vulnerability research or exploit development Solid programming skills with C, C++, Python, or similar Experience with reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, or Binary Ninja Understanding of operating system internals, particularly Linux or Windows Experience with debugging tools and techniques Desirable experience Experience in exploit mitigation bypass techniques (ASLR, DEP, sandbox escape) Familiarity with fuzzing frameworks and automated testing approaches Exposure to network protocols and distributed systems Scripting or automation experience for vulnerability discovery workflows Knowledge of secure software development practices Experience working in research led or highly technical environments Key skills Vulnerability Researcher, software security, reverse engineering, exploit development, Linux, Windows internals, fuzzing, C, C++, Python, cyber research, NSD JBRP1_UKTJ