Senior Software Engineer - SC cleared/DV eligible

  • NSD
  • Winchester, Hampshire
  • 08/06/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications Python Software Engineer

Job Description

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.


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