£65000 GBP

Onsite WORKING

Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

Operational Cyber Software Engineer

Salary: Up to £85,000 + Excellent Benefits

Location: Gloucester, Manchester or London (Onsite)

Security Clearance: Must be eligible for Developed Vetting (DV)

We're supporting a leading organisation delivering some of the UK's most complex and mission-critical cyber programmes. This is an opportunity for experienced Software Engineers to work on cutting-edge operational cyber challenges, developing capabilities that directly support national security.

You'll join a highly technical engineering team specialising in secure software development, vulnerability research and high-assurance systems, working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing, developing and testing secure, high-assurance software solutions.
• Building robust applications with security embedded throughout the development lifecycle.
• Working across multiple operating systems, languages and technologies.
• Conducting peer reviews and mentoring junior engineers.
• Applying modern engineering practices including CI/CD, automated testing and secure development methodologies.
• Researching emerging technologies and identifying potential security risks.

What We're Looking For

You'll ideally have experience with:

• Software engineering using C++, Java or C#
• Scripting or automation using Python, JavaScript, PowerShell or similar
• Secure software development and software engineering best practices
• Source control, debugging, testing and continuous integration
• Linux and/or Windows operating systems
• Strong understanding of core computer science principles
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within highly collaborative engineering teams

Previous experience within cyber security is beneficial but not essential-strong software engineers with an interest in security are encouraged to apply.

What's On Offer

• Salary up to £85,000
• Dedicated training budget and funded professional development
• Clear technical career progression
• Flexible working arrangements available
• Excellent pension and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work on genuinely meaningful projects that have real-world impact

Please note: Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance and have the right to work in the UK.