Software Engineer

Software Engineer - SC Cleared / SC Eligible

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

About the Role

We are working with a leading organisation who are building a brand new Software Engineering team in Newcastle. They are looking to hire multiple Software Engineers across Junior, Mid-level, and Senior levels. Due to the nature of the projects, candidates must hold active SC Clearance or be eligible to obtain SC Clearance.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team, work on meaningful and technically interesting projects, and shape the direction of a newly formed engineering function.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software solutions.

Work collaboratively within agile, cross-functional teams.

Contribute to architectural decisions and technical design.

Build scalable, secure, and high-performing applications.

Participate in code reviews and promote best engineering practices.

Support deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of applications in production.

Mentor junior engineers (for mid and senior level roles).

Required Skills & Experience

We are open to candidates from a wide range of technical backgrounds. The technology stack is flexible, but experience in some of the following is highly desirable:

Programming Languages:

Python, C++, Go, Rust

Cloud & DevOps:

AWS or other major cloud platforms

CI/CD pipelines

Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform

Monitoring and logging tools

General:

Strong software engineering fundamentals

Experience working in agile environments

Good problem-solving and communication skills

Understanding of secure development practices

Security Clearance

Active SC Clearance OR eligibility to obtain SC Clearance is mandatory.

Must have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years.

Experience Levels

Junior:

0-2 years commercial experience

Strong fundamentals and eagerness to learn

Mid-Level:

2-5 years commercial experience

Ability to work independently and contribute to design

Senior:

5+ years commercial experience

Strong technical leadership and mentoring capability

Benefits

Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

Excellent career development and training opportunities

Modern tech stack and greenfield projects

Supportive, collaborative culture

If you are a Software Engineer looking for your next challenge and hold (or are eligible for) SC Clearance, we would love to hear from you.

If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.