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Cyber Software Engineer

£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.

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