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Software Engineer (Junior–Senior) |+ | North East| Defence Sector

IT Graduate Recruitment
North East England, United Kingdom
Last week
£35,000 pa
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£35,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
30 Apr 2026 (Last week)

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Competitive salary Bonus Hybrid working Long-term career stability
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Software Engineer (Junior–Senior) | £50,000–£80,000+ | Hybrid | Defence Sector

Ready to build software that makes a real-world impact?

Join a high-performing engineering team delivering mission-critical solutions within the defence and national security space. You’ll work on complex, high-stakes systems where reliability, performance, and security are paramount — contributing to technology that truly matters.

This opportunity is open to engineers acrossJunior, Mid, and Senior levels, offering clear progression, exposure to cutting-edge technologies, and the chance to work alongside experienced engineers, data scientists, and domain experts.

What You’ll Do
  • Design, develop, and maintain secure, high-performance software systems
  • Write clean, scalable code in languages such as Python, C++, Java, or JavaScript
  • Contribute to system architecture and technical decision-making (level dependent)
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, data, and product
  • Work on cloud-based and on-premise infrastructure (AWS / Azure / secure environments)
  • Support CI/CD pipelines, testing, and deployment in regulated environments
  • Ensure software meets strict security and compliance standards
What We’re Looking For
  • STEM degree (Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or similar)
  • Experience level:
  • Junior: Strong academic background + internships/personal projects
  • Mid: Commercial experience delivering production-grade software
  • Senior: Proven track record in system design, leadership, and delivery
  • Proficiency in at least one core language: Python, C++, Java, or JavaScript
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in complex environments
  • Familiarity with Git, testing practices, and software development lifecycle

Highly Desirable:

  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
  • Exposure to DevOps practices (CI/CD, containerisation, infrastructure as code)
  • Knowledge of secure software development or regulated industries
Important Requirements
  • Must be eligible forUK Security Clearance (SC/DV)
  • Must be willing to work within the defence/national security sector
Why Join
  • Impact: Work on systems that support national security and critical operations
  • Progression: Clear career pathways from Junior to Senior and beyond
  • Learning: Ongoing technical development and exposure to advanced technologies
  • Environment: Collaborative, mission-driven engineering culture
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, hybrid working, and long-term career stability
Apply Now

If you’re motivated by solving complex problems and want to build secure, high-impact systems, we’d love to hear from you.

Keywords: Software Engineer, Defence, Secure Systems, Python, C++, Java, JavaScript, Cloud, DevOps, CI/CD, National Security, SC Clearance, DV Clearance, MOD, Embedded Systems, Systems Engineering, Backend Developer, Full Stack Developer, Distributed Systems, Microservices, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, Azure, Infrastructure as Code, Agile, Scrum, Linux, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Real-Time Systems, Data Engineering, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Signal Processing, RF Systems, Simulation, Test Automation, Integration Engineer, Technical Consultant, Public Sector, Government Technology, Defence Technology

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