Software Developer (Java/C++)

Salary: £46,000 - 86,000 per year

• Commercial experience developing with Java and/or C++
• Strong experience working within Linux environments
• Experience building backend applications, APIs and distributed systems
• Understanding of software architecture, design patterns and object-oriented programming
• Experience with multithreading, debugging and performance optimisation
• Exposure to Docker, CI/CD, DevSecOps and Git workflows
• Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases
• Active A1 SC required

• Design, develop and maintain scalable systems using Java and C++ within Linux environments
• Work on backend services, APIs and distributed applications
• Contribute to technical design, architecture and engineering best practices
• Help deliver secure, reliable and maintainable software solutions
• Contribute to technical decisions
• Collaborate with engineering teams
• Support the continuous improvement of development practices

• Backend
• CI/CD
• DevSecOps
• Docker
• Git
• Support
• Java
• Linux
• NoSQL
• C++

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We are a leading engineering team supporting the development of high-performance backend software solutions within secure government and defence environments. This is an excellent opportunity for a Software Developer to work on technically challenging projects alongside an experienced engineering team. The role offers a salary of £53,000-£78,000 and is focused on secure software development in a collaborative environment.

last updated 38 week of 2026