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Cyber Software Engineer

Summary

The Cyber Software Engineer will lead the development of secure software solutions for mission-critical national security programs. The role involves providing technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and driving engineering best practices using languages like Java, C#, or C++.

Cyber Software Engineer

Cyber Security & Software Engineering

Location: London

Salary: up to £85,000 + Benefits Package


About the Role

We're partnering with a leading cyber organisation seeking Senior Software Engineers to support the delivery of advanced software capabilities across a number of mission-critical programmes.

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of complex technical challenges, influence engineering direction and help deliver secure solutions that make a tangible impact within the cyber and national security space.


What You'll Be Doing

  • Leading the development of complex software solutions in secure environments.
  • Providing technical leadership across engineering teams and project delivery activities.
  • Embedding security considerations throughout solution design and development.
  • Driving engineering best practice, quality standards and continuous improvement.
  • Supporting the development and mentoring of junior team members.
  • Contributing to architectural discussions and technical strategy initiatives.


What We're Looking For

  • Extensive software engineering experience within complex technical environments.
  • Strong expertise in Java, C#, C++ or comparable technologies.
  • Deep understanding of software engineering principles and secure development practices.
  • Experience leading teams, technical workstreams or major engineering deliverables.
  • Strong knowledge of development tooling, testing methodologies and CI/CD.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a broad range of stakeholders.


Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a senior engineering role within a highly regarded cyber capability, working on high-impact programmes where technical excellence, innovation and continuous development are genuinely valued.


To find out more about this opportunity, contact Daire McIlhatton at Anson McCade Recruitment


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