Software Engineer (SC cleared - DV clearable)
- Posted April 20, 2026
- £30000 - £70000 per annum + + DV bonus + benefits
- Manchester
- Permanent
The role sits within a collaborative, agile software development environment, where engineers apply strong technical capability and problem‑solving skills to deliver innovative software solutions. Rather than focusing on consumer finance or transactional systems, the work centres on developing secure, mission‑critical products that protect people, platforms, and information in the face of evolving threats.
Responsibilities:
- Produce detailed logical and technical designs for software components
- Implement, document, and test software using a test‑driven development approach
- Write clean, secure, maintainable code that is open by default and easy to reuse
- Translate logical designs into robust, working software
- Integrate API and UI components with existing data stores and external APIs
- Maintain and enhance existing architectural components, including data ingest, data stores, and REST APIs
- Work with both established and emerging technologies, selecting appropriate patterns and tools
- Participate in agile ceremonies including daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, epic decomposition, and demos
- Collaborate closely with engineers, stakeholders, and customers to solve complex problems
Required skills and experience:
- Commercial experience with at least one of the following:
- Java Enterprise / Spring Boot
- Python
- Frontend development using ReactJS or VueJS
- Experience using language‑appropriate testing frameworks
- Experience with CI pipelines, ideally GitLab CI
- Containerisation and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience working with cloud platforms, particularly AWS
- Exposure to the full software development lifecycle
- Familiarity with agile delivery methods such as Scrum or Kanban
- Strong technical curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies
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.
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