About this role
Salary: £43,000 - 72,000 per year
Requirements: Strong software engineering experience in one or more languages such as C++, Python, Java, JavaScript, Rust or similarExperience developing or evaluating technical solutions across multiple technology domainsAn understanding of modern distributed systems and software architectureExperience working with Linux-based environmentsExposure to one or more major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCPThe ability to understand unfamiliar technologies quickly and determine their practical applicationStrong problem-solving and technical design skillsAn interest in emerging technologies and how they can be applied to real-world problemsThe communication skills required to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiencesExperience supporting pre-sales, bids, proposals or customer-facing technical engagements would also be valuable Responsibilities: Investigate new technologies and assess where they could provide genuine valueDesign and develop prototypes, proof-of-concepts and MVPsProvide senior technical input into customer proposals and bidsWork alongside engineers to introduce new technologies, approaches and development practicesExplore technical solutions to complex problems within National Security and Defence environmentsSupport the development of new technical capabilities and service offeringsResearch emerging developments across software, infrastructure, AI and other specialist technology areasContribute to technical architecture and engineering decisionsShare knowledge and mentor colleagues across areas of technical expertiseWork with the Business Development function to translate customer requirements into credible technical solutions Technologies: AIAWSAzureCloudGCPSupportJavaJavaScriptLinuxPythonRustSecurityArchitectCI/CDComputer VisionDevOpsMachine LearningNetworkWeb More:
We are an established technology organisation specialising in National Security and Defence, with extensive experience delivering software engineering, research and digital infrastructure capabilities to customers operating in complex and highly secure environments. We have been built around a strong engineering culture, with technical professionals encouraged to experiment, share knowledge and challenge conventional approaches. As we enter an exciting period of growth and development, this is an opportunity for an experienced technical professional to play an influential role in shaping our future technology capability. The role offers considerable technical variety, exposure to emerging technologies and the opportunity to influence the development of new technical capabilities. For someone who enjoys engineering, learning and solving problems rather than being confined to a narrow technology stack, this is an opportunity to have a meaningful influence within our established and growing technical organisation.
last updated 39 week of 2026