LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER - DV CLEARED

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Manchester

1 year ago

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LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER - DV CLEARED NEW PERMANENT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE FOR A LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER IN MANCHESTER Central Manchester Location with hybrid working options Close proximity to multiple tram stops and nearby train station £85,000 to £95,000 plus clearance bonus, performance bonus and benefits WHO WE ARE? We are recruiting for a leading technology and engineering consultancy known for delivering cutting-edge technical solutions to National Security and Defence clients. With over 50 years of expertise and heritage, they are at the forefront of innovation in data science, AI, and machine learning. Due to ongoing growth and over 8 years of secured work, they are looking for a talented Data Science Engineer to join their team and work on mission-critical data services. WHAT WILL THE LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER BE DOING? As a Software Engineer, you will work with National Security customers to develop innovate critical technology solutions. You will be working on cutting edge projects and technical solutions with real life impact . THE LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER SHOULD HAVE…. DV clearance, we can't accept applications without DV clearance at this time Modern Software Engineering backgrounds such as Java, Python, Go, Rust and / or JavaScript Experience leading teams, client engagement and technical solutions IT WOULD BE NICE FOR THE LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER TO HAVE…. Containerisation using Docker, Kubernetes, Helm or Openshift Infrastructure as Code (IaC) such as Terraform or Ansible A great attitude towards new and innovative ways to utilise technology TO BE CONSIDERED…. Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly at will.roebucksearchability.com For further information, call me on . I am available outside of normal working hours to suit your schedule. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit your application to our client for this vacancy only. KEY SKILLS: Lead Software Engineer, Principal Software Engineer, Lead Backend Engineer, Lead Back End Engineer, Lead Full Stack Engineer, Principal Software Developer, Lead Software Developer, Principal Backend Developer, Principal Back End Developer, Principal Full Stack Developer, Tech Lead, Technical Lead

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