Senior Software Engineer - SC Cleared

Location: Farnborough (Hybrid/On-site)
Salary: Up to £100,000 (dependent on experience)
Clearance: Active SC clearance (willing and eligible to go through DV)
To Apply: Email

An opportunity for a senior software engineer to work alongside security researchers on technically challenging problems with real-world impact. The role involves developing complex software used to analyse, interact with, and expose unintended behaviour in a wide range of platforms and systems.
You’ll gain deep exposure to operating system internals and unconventional environments, with a strong focus on offensive security.
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The Role
* Designing and delivering robustly engineered software in unusual and constrained environments
* Reverse engineering software internals across a range of platforms
* Re-implementing system components to expose unintended functionality
* Deep technical analysis of operating system and hardware architectures
* Working closely with vulnerability researchers in a multi-disciplinary environment
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Essential Experience
* Strong background in software engineering with a secure development mindset
* Comfortable tackling novel, complex and poorly documented problems
* Experience working collaboratively with researchers and engineers
* Ability to mentor and support junior team members
* Eligible to hold UK DV clearance (SC required to start)
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Technical Skills
* High-level languages such as Python
* Low-level languages such as C and/or Rust
* Assembly language or strong understanding of low-level architecture internals
* Experience developing offensive security / red team tooling
* Strong understanding of system internals (e.g. Windows, Linux, Android, iOS)
* Familiarity with automated build systems (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)

DV Cleared Software Engineer (DBA / Data-Focused)

Contract: 12 months

Location: Cheltenham (5 days per week onsite, occasional travel to Gloucester)

Rate: £500 - £570 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Must hold live UKIC DV clearance

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Software Engineer with a strong DBA background to support a growing national security programme based in Cheltenham. This role sits within a high-performing technical team delivering solutions that have real-world impact across the UK Government sector.

You’ll work on data-focused systems, contributing across the full software lifecycle while supporting and improving secure Oracle-based platforms and automation using Ansible.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, document and support software components within a secure system environment

Provide accurate estimates for development effort from given specifications

Work with a strong focus on data processing and database-driven systems

Support and develop Oracle and Ansible-based infrastructure, including automation

Analyse code defects and deliver timely, robust fixes

Required Skills & Experience

Strong background as a DBA / data-focused software engineer

Hands-on experience with Oracle and Ansible

Solid understanding of backend systems and data processing

Proven ability to troubleshoot, analyse and resolve complex technical issues

Comfortable working collaboratively within Agile teams

Desirable

Exposure to cloud or platform technologies such as AWS, Docker, microservices

Experience working in secure or regulated environments

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll be technically strong, curious, and motivated to solve complex problems. This role would suit someone who enjoys working close to the data layer, values clean, well-documented solutions, and wants to contribute to meaningful, high-impact programmes.

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Role: DevOps Engineer

Location: Cheltenham or London

Contract duration: 6-12 months

Clearance level: eDV

We provide talent solutions for the UK government and their critical supply chains. We currently are on the look out for eDV cleared DevOps professionals to join our National Security sector.

Key skills:

• Design and develop innovative cloud-native platforms and applications using AWS, data engineering, and CI/CD practices.
• Implement and optimize Java, JavaScript, React, and other relevant technologies for full-stack applications.
• Contribute to batch analytics, Python, and data engineering efforts.
• Ensure platform and application resilience through effective monitoring and alerting with Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios, and Elasticsearch.
• Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and code reviews.
• Apply SRE principles to improve system reliability and performance.
• Proven experience in Java and JavaScript development, with a focus on cloud-native applications.
• Good understanding of AWS services

Additional skills:

• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration tools (Helm, ArgoCD).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g. GitLab, Concourse) and monitoring solutions (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios, Elasticsearch).
• Knowledge of batch analytics and Python.

If you think you would be a good fit please apply with your most recent CV

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Location: Gloucester (hybrid - typically 3 days onsite)
Contract: 12 months (strong likelihood of extension)
Rate: £54 per hour umbrella
IR35: Inside IR35
Sector: Engineering/Aerospace

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer at an early-mid stage in their career who is ready to take on greater technical ownership and leadership, while remaining fully hands-on.

This role is suited to someone who has moved beyond task-based delivery and is now comfortable owning systems or features end to end, guiding others, and helping shape how software is built and maintained.

You’ll work on practical, production software that supports engineering teams day to day. While some solutions use data-driven or automation techniques (including AI/ML), the role is fundamentally about strong software engineering, sound judgement, and reliability.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Hands-on software engineering

  • Design, build, test and maintain robust software solutions
  • Take ownership of existing systems, improving reliability and maintainability
  • Diagnose and resolve issues in live environments

• Emerging technical leadership

  • Act as a local technical point of contact within the team
  • Support and guide junior engineers and apprentices on day-to-day work
  • Contribute to technical decisions and promote good engineering practice

• System and data integration

  • Work with databases, data pipelines and system integrations
  • Ensure data quality, consistency and traceability across systems
  • Adapt and evolve tooling as requirements change

• Collaboration & delivery

  • Work closely with engineers, analysts and stakeholders to understand real needs
  • Collaborate with international teams to align approaches and share best practice
  • Balance delivery speed with long-term sustainability

• Continuous improvement

  • Identify opportunities to simplify, automate or improve existing systems
  • Maintain clear technical documentation
  • Contribute ideas to improve development standards and ways of working

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Demonstrated experience delivering production software in a professional environment
• Strong software engineering fundamentals, with a bias toward pragmatic, maintainable solutions
• Proficiency in Python (or a similar high-level language)
• Experience working with APIs, databases and integrated systems
• Evidence of technical ownership - taking responsibility for systems, components or features
• The confidence and capability to guide and support other engineers, even if you haven’t formally managed a team
• Ability to pick up unfamiliar systems quickly and work with minimal hand-holding
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Desirable:

• Experience in engineering, industrial or regulated environments
• Exposure to cloud platforms (eg AWS)
• Experience with data-heavy systems, automation or analytics
• Some familiarity with machine learning or optimisation concepts (not essential)

Why Join

• A 12-month contract with strong extension potential
• Competitive £54/hr umbrella rate (inside IR35)
• A chance to step into a technical leadership role while staying hands-on
• Ownership of real systems with visible impact
• Collaboration with experienced engineers across UK and international teams

Backend Engineer -Up to £60k

This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised digital, cyber and intelligence organisation operating at the forefront of secure technology and complex data. With thousands of specialists working across multiple countries, the business supports government, defence and commercial clients by delivering software solutions in some of the most demanding and highly regulated environments.

Due to continued growth within its national security programmes, the team is expanding and looking to hire experienced Backend Engineers. This role offers the chance to work on meaningful, mission-critical systems that have real-world impact, while being part of a collaborative and supportive engineering culture.

What youll be doing:

• Designing, coding, testing, correcting and documenting software, and assisting in the implementation of software that forms part of a properly engineered information or communications system
• Providing accurate estimates of development effort needed to design, code and test software from given specifications
• A focus towards Data Processing
• Working on AWS Cloud infrastructure
• Opportunities to mentor junior level developers

What they’re looking for in a Backend Engineer:

• A good understanding of back-end programming languages: Java, C++, Node.js, Python, C
• The desire to solve complex technical problems, helping our customers achieve their goals
• Someone who has the aspiration to learn new skills and better themselves where possible
• Knowledge of cloud engineering such as AWS, Docker, Microservices etc. is desirable but not essential
• The ability to work as part of a team, knowledge share and be involved with our Agile ways of working

Important: Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible for UK Government SC clearance.

Why consider this role?

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• The chance to work on high-impact, nationally significant projects
• A strong engineering culture with a focus on collaboration and learning
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression

Ok I’m in what’s next?

Apply with your latest CV.

Whats in it for you?

• Competitive benefits package including annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays
• Opton for hybrid working
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Company pension scheme and life assurance
• Discounted gym membership
• 24/7 free and confidential support helpline
• In-house wellbeing team
• Free on-site parking
• Refreshments and fresh fruit provided
• Early finish Fridays
• Regular social events throughout the year
• Supportive, collaborative working environment focused on continuous improvement

Must haves

• Minimum of 2 years experience in software development
• Strong SQL skills
• Experience developing ERP systems or similar business-critical platforms
• Solid understanding of software development principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to assess challenges from multiple perspectives while maintaining focus on objectives
• Proactive, positive and solution-focused mindset
• Collaborative and open-minded approach to teamwork

Nice to haves

• Experience with Python or JavaScript
• Knowledge of Priority ERP

So, what will you be doing?

• Designing, developing and testing ERP modules, features and integrations
• Customising and extending ERP functionality to support business processes
• Ensuring solutions are well-integrated and aligned with overall system architecture
• Writing clean, efficient and reusable code with clear documentation
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues across the ERP environment
• Collaborating with the development team to refine solutions and share alternative perspectives
• Working closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective outcomes
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of system architecture and development practices

Interested? Send your CV to Cat at i2i Recruitment today! Our mission of Making Recruitment Personal also means making recruitment fair. As a result, we are committed to reviewing every application with a sense of diversity and inclusion. We strive to personally connect with each applicant, but due to the number of applications we receive, this is not always possible. We will still aim to update you on your application, regardlessif its successful.

• Short DescriptionBuild smarter ERP solutions in a collaborative, forward-thinking development team.

• Job DescriptionWhats in it for you?

  • Competitive benefits package including annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays
  • Opton for hybrid working
  • Option to purchase additional holiday
  • Company pension scheme and life assurance
  • Discounted gym membership
  • 24/7 free and confidential support helpline
  • In-house wellbeing team
  • Free on-site parking
  • Refreshments and fresh fruit provided
  • Early finish Fridays
  • Regular social events throughout the year
  • Supportive, collaborative working environment focused on continuous improvementMust haves
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in software development
  • Strong SQL skills
  • Experience developing ERP systems or similar business-critical platforms
  • Solid understanding of software development principles
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
  • Ability to assess challenges from multiple perspectives while maintaining focus on objectives
  • Proactive, positive and solution-focused mindset
  • Collaborative and open-minded approach to teamworkNice to haves
  • Experience with Python or JavaScript
  • Knowledge of Priority ERPSo, what will you be doing?
  • Designing, developing and testing ERP modules, features and integrations
  • Customising and extending ERP functionality to support business processes
  • Ensuring solutions are well-integrated and aligned with overall system architecture
  • Writing clean, efficient and reusable code with clear documentation
  • Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues across the ERP environment
  • Collaborating with the development team to refine solutions and share alternative perspectives
  • Working closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective outcomes
  • Contributing to the continuous improvement of system architecture and development practices

  Interested? Send your CV to Cat at i2i Recruitment today! Our mission of Making Recruitment Personal also means making recruitment fair. As a result, we are committed to reviewing every application with a sense of diversity and inclusion. We strive to personally connect with each applicant, but due to the number of applications we receive, this is not always possible. We will still aim to update you on your application, regardlessif its successful.

Senior Software Engineer (Java) | Cheltenham (Hybrid 3 days per week on-site) | Up to £80,000 | SC Clearance required

MERITUS ware excited to be supporting a growing Secure Technical Consultancy looking for an SC Cleared Senior Software Engineer to support one of their National Security Clients.

The role is largely backend focused, working across a modern cloud-native stack. You’ll be building and maintaining services primarily using Java and Python and deploying applications into the cloud using Kubernetes. Infrastructure is managed through Terraform, and the platform makes use of technologies such as Elasticsearch to support data search and analytics requirements.

Active SC clearance is essential due to the nature of the work. They also require candidates to be eligible for DV clearance.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and improve backend services and applications
• Take ownership of technical delivery within your area of the system
• Work closely with other engineers, DevOps, and stakeholders in an agile environment
• Contribute to design decisions and help guide less experienced team members
• Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and fit for purpose

Required Skills:

• Active SC Clearance
• Strong commercial experience with Java and/or Python
• Experience working with Cloud Technologies (Azure / AWS) in production environments
• Solid understanding of Kubernetes and containerised deployments
• Experience using Terraform or similar infrastructure-as-code tools

Benefits:

• Salary up to £80,000
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Opportunity to go through DV vetting

Got your attention?

If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the Senior Software Engineer role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS.

Senior Software Engineer Location: Gloucester ( hybrid – typically 3 days onsite ) Contract: 12 months (strong likelihood of extension) Rate: £54 per hour umbrella ?? IR35: Inside IR35 Sector: Engineering / Aerospace The Opportunity We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer at an early–mid stage in their career who is ready to take on greater technical ownership and leadership , while remaining fully hands-on. This role is suited to someone who has moved beyond task-based delivery and is now comfortable owning systems or features end to end , guiding others, and helping shape how software is built and maintained. You’ll work on practical, production software that supports engineering teams day to day. While some solutions use data-driven or automation techniques (including AI/ML), the role is fundamentally about strong software engineering , sound judgement, and reliability. What You’ll Be Doing Hands-on software engineering Design, build, test and maintain robust software solutions Take ownership of existing systems, improving reliability and maintainability Diagnose and resolve issues in live environments Emerging technical leadership Act as a local technical point of contact within the team Support and guide junior engineers and apprentices on day-to-day work Contribute to technical decisions and promote good engineering practice System and data integration Work with databases, data pipelines and system integrations Ensure data quality, consistency and traceability across systems Adapt and evolve tooling as requirements change Collaboration & delivery Work closely with engineers, analysts and stakeholders to understand real needs Collaborate with international teams to align approaches and share best practice Balance delivery speed with long-term sustainability Continuous improvement Identify opportunities to simplify, automate or improve existing systems Maintain clear technical documentation Contribute ideas to improve development standards and ways of working What We’re Looking For Essential: Demonstrated experience delivering production software in a professional environment Strong software engineering fundamentals , with a bias toward pragmatic, maintainable solutions Proficiency in Python (or a similar high-level language) Experience working with APIs, databases and integrated systems Evidence of technical ownership — taking responsibility for systems, components or features The confidence and capability to guide and support other engineers , even if you haven’t formally managed a team Ability to pick up unfamiliar systems quickly and work with minimal hand-holding Clear communication skills and a collaborative mindset Desirable: Experience in engineering, industrial or regulated environments Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g. AWS) Experience with data-heavy systems, automation or analytics Some familiarity with machine learning or optimisation concepts (not essential) Why Join A 12-month contract with strong extension potential Competitive £54/hr umbrella rate (inside IR35) A chance to step into a technical leadership role while staying hands-on Ownership of real systems with visible impact Collaboration with experienced engineers across UK and international teams TPBN1_UKTJ

Senior Software Engineer - SC Cleared

Location: Farnborough (Hybrid/On-site)

Salary: Up to £100,000 (dependent on experience)

Clearance: Active SC clearance (willing and eligible to go through DV)

To Apply: Email

An opportunity for a senior software engineer to work alongside security researchers on technically challenging problems with real-world impact. The role involves developing complex software used to analyse, interact with, and expose unintended behaviour in a wide range of platforms and systems.

You’ll gain deep exposure to operating system internals and unconventional environments, with a strong focus on offensive security.

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The Role

* Designing and delivering robustly engineered software in unusual and constrained environments

* Reverse engineering software internals across a range of platforms

* Re-implementing system components to expose unintended functionality

* Deep technical analysis of operating system and hardware architectures

* Working closely with vulnerability researchers in a multi-disciplinary environment

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Essential Experience

* Strong background in software engineering with a secure development mindset

* Comfortable tackling novel, complex and poorly documented problems

* Experience working collaboratively with researchers and engineers

* Ability to mentor and support junior team members

* Eligible to hold UK DV clearance (SC required to start)

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Technical Skills

* High-level languages such as Python

* Low-level languages such as C and/or Rust

* Assembly language or strong understanding of low-level architecture internals

* Experience developing offensive security / red team tooling

* Strong understanding of system internals (e.g. Windows, Linux, Android, iOS)

* Familiarity with automated build systems (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)

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Day Rate: £650 (Inside IR35)
Contract Length: 12 months
Clearance Required: UK SC and willing to undergo DV

Location - 4 days on site - Gloucester / Hereford

An opportunity is available for an experienced Integration Engineer to join a high-profile defence programme, working on the integration of mobile and server-based systems within a secure environment.

The Role

You will operate as a senior technical contributor, acting as a bridge between customers, software development teams, and third-party suppliers. The focus is on integrating, configuring, and supporting Linux-based systems and containerised applications, alongside mobile and Android platforms.

You should be comfortable working across the full system landscape, understanding software at a broad level, and contributing to solution design, configuration, and troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

• System administration of multiple Linux machines running critical services
• Managing and supporting container-based applications (Docker)
• Certificate management
• Setup and configuration of applications and services on Linux systems
• Setup and configuration of applications on Android devices
• Integrating mobile and server-based systems
• Debugging configuration and networking issues across systems
• Administering mobile device management (MDM) platforms
• Eliciting user requirements to define device configurations and setup processes
• Producing clear documentation for configurations and processes

Required Skills & Experience

• Proficiency in Linux system administration
• Experience with containerisation technologies (Docker / Podman)
• Comfortable working with Android devices
• Basic understanding of networking and secure systems
• Ability to write software (experience with Java and/or Kotlin desirable)
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills

Ideal Profile

• Keen to work hands-on with Linux-based systems and containerised environments
• Broad understanding of software development and system design
• Comfortable operating as a senior engineer on projects and engaging directly with customers

Interview Process

• Single-stage interview via Microsoft Teams

If you are an experienced Integration Engineer seeking a long-term, high-impact contract within a secure environment, please apply with your latest CV.

Day Rate: £650 + (Inside IR35)
Contract Length: 12 months
Clearance Required: UKIC DV

An opportunity is available for an experienced Software Engineer to support a high-profile national security programme, delivering solutions that have real-world impact across UK Government environments.

This is a long-term day-rate contract with a strong on-site requirement, predominantly based at a Cheltenham customer site, with some travel to Gloucester.

The Role

You will join a growing engineering team working on data-focused and cloud-enabled systems within a secure environment. The role involves designing, building, testing, and supporting software components that form part of well-engineered information and communications systems.

A strong background in database-centric development, particularly Oracle, alongside experience with Ansible, is key to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing, coding, testing, correcting, and documenting software components
• Assisting in the implementation of software within engineered information and communications systems
• Providing accurate estimates of development effort from given specifications
• Working with Oracle databases and Ansible-driven infrastructure
• Analysing code defects and delivering timely fixes
• Supporting data processing-focused solutions
• Mentoring junior engineers and providing technical oversight where appropriate
• Contributing to Agile ways of working and knowledge sharing

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong background as a DBA / database-focused engineer
• Solid experience with Oracle
• Experience with Ansible
• Good understanding of back-end software development
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Desirable Experience

• Exposure to cloud engineering (e.g. AWS)
• Knowledge of Docker, microservices, or containerised architectures

Ideal Profile

• Motivated by solving complex technical challenges
• Keen to learn new skills and continuously improve
• Comfortable working full-time on-site with customers
• Holds active UKIC DV clearance

Interview Process

• Single-stage interview via Microsoft Teams

If you are a DV-cleared Software Engineer with strong Oracle and Ansible experience looking for a long-term contract within the national security space, please apply with your latest CV.

Senior Software Engineer (Java) | Cheltenham (Hybrid 3 days per week on-site) | Up to £80,000 | SC Clearance required

MERITUS ware excited to be supporting a growing Secure Technical Consultancy looking for an SC Cleared Senior Software Engineer to support one of their National Security Clients.

The role is largely backend focused, working across a modern cloud-native stack. You’ll be building and maintaining services primarily using Java and Python and deploying applications into the cloud using Kubernetes. Infrastructure is managed through Terraform, and the platform makes use of technologies such as Elasticsearch to support data search and analytics requirements.

Active SC clearance is essential due to the nature of the work. They also require candidates to be eligible for DV clearance.

Main Responsibilities:

Develop, maintain, and improve backend services and applications

Take ownership of technical delivery within your area of the system

Work closely with other engineers, DevOps, and stakeholders in an agile environment

Contribute to design decisions and help guide less experienced team members

Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and fit for purpose

Required Skills:

Active SC Clearance

Strong commercial experience with Java and/or Python

Experience working with Cloud Technologies (Azure / AWS) in production environments

Solid understanding of Kubernetes and containerised deployments

Experience using Terraform or similar infrastructure-as-code tools

Benefits:

Salary up to £80,000

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Opportunity to go through DV vetting

Got your attention?

If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the Senior Software Engineer role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS.

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Permanent role

Based in Tewkesbury

Offering 45,000

Do you have experience in Software Development in C++?

Do you have a degree in a related discipline?

If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you!

As the Graduate Software Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.

You will be involved in:

• Developing software for cyber security systems;
• Developing novel signal, image, or data processing applications;
• Developing solutions in C/C++, HTML, Typescript/Javascript, Python, and Rust;
• Providing support and training to our customers in using the software.

Your skillset may include:

• Be self-motivating, capable of working independently
• Have a strong academic background
• Have strong verbal and written presentation skills
• Have software development experience, preferably in C/C++

If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!

Graduate Software Engineer

Permanent role

Based in Tewkesbury

Offering 45,000

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited (“ARM”). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.

My client is a principal organisation in the defence sector and successful applicants will have to pass Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance to undertake the role.

We are recruiting Software Engineers to support a range of Defence, Cyber, and Intelligence programmes at our Gloucester site. These roles offer the opportunity to create an impact working on innovative projects while maintaining a strong work-life balance through flexible working options.

This position can involve a variety of software development specialisms. You may focus on one area or work across multiple development disciplines, particularly within the Cyber domain.

In this role, you may be involved in software development activities under guidance from a Software Engineering Lead, designing and developing tests to debug software, working with customer requirements to build mission and business applications, correcting program errors, preparing operating instructions, documenting development work, analysing system capabilities, and supporting automation efforts such as infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, and automated testing.

As a Software Engineer, you will be working with modern DevSecOps systems and contributing to the development of advanced, secure applications that support critical national capabilities.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about software engineering and eager to grow their careers in a forward-thinking technical environment.

Required experience includes proficiency in modern Java and ideally some experience with other languages such as Python, C++, JavaScript or TypeScript. Experience developing on Linux, understanding mocking and unit-testing frameworks such as JUnit, and using Git version control are important. You should have knowledge of Agile development using Scrum, an understanding of relational or document databases such as Oracle or Mongo, experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines, familiarity with the Atlassian suite, and knowledge of Elasticsearch, Kibana, and Hibernate.

Desired skills include experience building software for cloud environments such as AWS, developing microservice or serverless architectures, understanding cloud CI/CD pipelines, and knowledge of AWS services such as EC2, EKS, Fargate, IAM, S3 and Lambda. Professional certifications such as Oracle Java Certification, AWS Certification, ISTQB, OSCP or CCNA are advantageous.

We welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Adjustments can be provided on request throughout the application and interview process.

If you are enthusiastic about contributing to cutting-edge software engineering and ready to take on a new challenge, we would love to hear from you

IIoT Senior Software Developer Location: Remote (with quarterly travel to HQ in the South West) Salary: Up to £80,000 Benefits: Competitive benefits package Our client, a leading industrial technology organisation, is hiring an IIoT Senior Software Developer to play a key role in the design and delivery of scalable digital solutions across connected industrial systems. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, real-world IIoT platforms, shaping how data is captured, processed and transformed into insight across global operations. What you’ll do Design, develop and maintain robust software solutions for IIoT platforms Build and enhance cloud-based and edge applications supporting connected assets Collaborate with product, engineering and architecture teams to deliver end-to-end solutions Ensure software is secure, scalable and aligned with best practice Contribute to technical decision-making, code quality, and continuous improvement You’ll work closely with digital, engineering and data teams to deliver solutions that directly support operational performance and innovation. What we’re looking for Strong experience in software development within industrial, IoT or complex systems environments Proficiency in modern programming languages and frameworks (backend focused) Experience with cloud platforms, APIs and data-driven systems Understanding of IIoT architectures, edge computing or connected devices Comfortable working in agile, collaborative delivery teams The ideal candidate will bring a problem-solving mindset, strong technical ownership, and enjoy working in a distributed, remote-first environment with occasional on-site collaboration. Why join? Remote-first role with limited, planned travel (quarterly) Opportunity to work on large-scale IIoT and digital transformation initiatives Competitive salary up to £80,000 plus benefits Influence technical direction within a growing digital function

We are looking for a highly capable and adaptable Software Engineer to join our Command and Control team at our Bristol facility to develop solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems!

Salary: Circa £65,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: mostly office based due to workload classification, but with opportunities to work from home.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more .

The opportunity:

This is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of Command and Control architectures and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative!

You will be working with people and technologies at the forefront of European missile systems design, supporting the development of safe, secure and reliable products that our customers can rely on.

We offer an encouraging working environment with the opportunity to develop your skills across a wide range of products and technologies. Our teams develop software used in the most advanced weapon systems in the world within a critical and influential Software Engineering Directorate; part of a large progressive and adaptable company.

We apply small, focused teams of engineers to complex problems - you will be working with a dedicated group of experienced software, systems and electronics engineers. We maintain an impactful team culture!

What we’re looking for from you:

• A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact.
• Experience of working in C++
• Experience of working with software architecture models.
• Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development.

Other skills of interest (but not essential) include:

• Knowledge of Real Time Multi-Threaded Applications
• Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation
• Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our efficiency and sustainability
• Experience in other languages such as Ada
• Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C or IEC61508 and restricted coding standards such as MISRA C++

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Gloucester
28,000 - 34,000 + Progression + Industry Training + Pension + Holidays + On-Call Allowance + Excellent Company Culture

Are you a Junior Telecommunications Engineer looking to develop your career within a specialist technical environment?

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join a growing communications technology business, where you will receive ongoing training, hands-on experience and clear progression opportunities.

The company is an established provider of advanced networking and communications solutions, delivering critical infrastructure support to a range of commercial and public sector clients across the UK. With continued growth and investment, they are expanding their engineering support team.

In this role, you will join the operational support function, assisting with fault finding, remote diagnostics and occasional field-based activities. You will gain exposure to optical and IP-based networks, routing and switching technologies, hardware configuration and network monitoring platforms, working alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative environment.

This position offers structured development, technical mentoring and the opportunity to build long-term specialist expertise within the telecommunications sector.

The Role:

Provide operational and technical support across communications networks
Assist with fault finding and diagnostics on network infrastructure
Work with routing and switching technologies and associated hardware
Support remote network monitoring and management systems
Carry out field activities when required, including installation, commissioning and surveys
Participate in an on-call support rota

The Person:

Background or experience within telecommunications or network engineering
Basic understanding of optical, cellular or IP networking technologies would be advantageous
Eagerness to learn and develop within a fast-moving industry
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Eligible for security clearance
Full clean UK driving licence

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

My client is a principal organisation in the defence sector and successful applicants will have to pass Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance to undertake the role.
We are recruiting Software Engineers to support a range of Defence, Cyber, and Intelligence programmes at our Gloucester site. These roles offer the opportunity to create an impact working on innovative projects while maintaining a strong work-life balance through flexible working options.
This position can involve a variety of software development specialisms. You may focus on one area or work across multiple development disciplines, particularly within the Cyber domain.
In this role, you may be involved in software development activities under guidance from a Software Engineering Lead, designing and developing tests to debug software, working with customer requirements to build mission and business applications, correcting program errors, preparing operating instructions, documenting development work, analysing system capabilities, and supporting automation efforts such as infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, and automated testing.
As a Software Engineer, you will be working with modern DevSecOps systems and contributing to the development of advanced, secure applications that support critical national capabilities.
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about software engineering and eager to grow their careers in a forward-thinking technical environment.
Required experience includes proficiency in modern Java and ideally some experience with other languages such as Python, C++, JavaScript or TypeScript. Experience developing on Linux, understanding mocking and unit-testing frameworks such as JUnit, and using Git version control are important. You should have knowledge of Agile development using Scrum, an understanding of relational or document databases such as Oracle or Mongo, experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines, familiarity with the Atlassian suite, and knowledge of Elasticsearch, Kibana, and Hibernate.
Desired skills include experience building software for cloud environments such as AWS, developing microservice or serverless architectures, understanding cloud CI/CD pipelines, and knowledge of AWS services such as EC2, EKS, Fargate, IAM, S3 and Lambda. Professional certifications such as Oracle Java Certification, AWS Certification, ISTQB, OSCP or CCNA are advantageous.
We welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Adjustments can be provided on request throughout the application and interview process.
If you are enthusiastic about contributing to cutting-edge software engineering and ready to take on a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

SharePoint / Microsoft 365 Application Developer required by our market leading client in Bristol. This will be a 3 month initial contract, likely to extend and will sit Outside IR35.

We are looking for an experienced SharePoint / Microsoft 365 Application Developer to support ongoing digital transformation projects. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to deliver independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain SharePoint Online sites, libraries, lists, and workflows.
• Build custom solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, and PowerShell.
• Develop modern SharePoint components using SPFx (SharePoint Framework).
• Integrate Microsoft 365 services including Teams, OneDrive, Azure AD, and Exchange Online.
• Migrate content from legacy SharePoint or file systems into SharePoint Online.
• Create reusable templates, components, and governance-aligned solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across SharePoint and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Ensure solutions follow security, compliance, and best practice guidelines.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong experience with SharePoint Online development and configuration.
• Expertise in SPFx, TypeScript, React, and modern SharePoint development.
• Deep understanding of Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate).
• Experience with Microsoft Graph API and REST APIs.
• Strong knowledge of Azure AD, permissions, and identity management.
• Understanding of Microsoft 365 governance, security, and compliance.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with SharePoint migrations (ShareGate, AvePoint, etc.).
• Knowledge of Azure Functions, Logic Apps, or other Azure services.
• Teams app development and AI experience.
• Familiarity with DevOps pipelines for SPFx deployments.
• Understanding of information architecture and UX best practices.

Ideal Candidate:

• Someone who can take ownership of requirements and deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid or remote environment.
• Able to advise on best practices and suggest improvements to existing processes.

C# Software Developer – WSS Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2–3 days on-site Security Clearance: British Citizen The Opportunity My Client is looking for you to join the Weapon Systems Simulation & Experimentation (WSSE) team and help build cutting-edge synthetic environments that bring complex weapon systems to life. WSSE sits at the heart of the Company’s product lifecycle, integrating real hardware, models, and simulations to support design, experimentation, verification, validation, and training. You’ll work on some of the world’s most advanced defence systems, developing real-time simulation software using modern agile practices. What they need you to do. * Develop real-time simulation software using C# (and C++) * Build synthetic environments and hardware-integrated solutions * Support visualisation, experimentation, V&V, and training systems * Work in Agile/Scrum teams using modern engineering practices What they are looking for. * Experience in C# software development (C++ exposure beneficial) * Interest in real-time systems, simulation, or hardware integration * Knowledge of CI/CD, configuration control, unit testing, and TDD * Collaborative mindset with strong problem-solving skills. Why Apply? Join us on this journey of groundbreaking technology, as this continues to be a boundary pushing weapon system development programme, that has significant industry and customer engagement! What Next? Don’t miss your chance to join this excellent company—applications close soon! Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application and be considered for this superb career opportunity

Bristol

We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and passionate C# software developer to join our Weapons System Simulation and Experimentation (WSSE) team!

Salary: Up to £57,000, depending on experience& grade

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2- 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: Offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

The opportunity:

WSSE are integral in the development of weapon systems and system architectures, as a result we have developed a capability supporting developments across the full product life cycle.

The team integrate real products, models and synthetic environments to provide visualisation, demonstrations, verification & validation as well as training capability and support. You will be joining a department that has advanced the use of distributed simulation in Weapon System Design and Development; you’ll develop your skills and abilities across the whole of the MBDA development lifecycle, supporting some of the world’s most advanced defence systems.

You will be part of a team, delivering innovative solutions whilst utilising the latest technologies to provide an end to end representation of the weapon system through:

• Visualisation and demonstrations
• Experimentation
• Design and development
• Verification and Validation
• Training Systems
• Development (using agile scrum methodologies) of real-time software components to simulate weapon systems, including the Integration of hardware to provide true representations of our systems.

What we’re looking for from you:

We are looking for passionate software developers with experience in using software to build hardware solutions or synthetic environments. The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate exposure to practical software engineering, C# / C++ software development.

You will be able to demonstrate your experience / knowledge in some of the following areas:

• Real-Time Software
• Configuration control
• Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery or Deployment
• Unit testing and test driven development
• Agile development

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.