Introduction

Our client supports a number of Government departments by delivering secure Software and developing products.

You'll develop cutting edge product that protects people, platforms, missions and information against constantly changing threats.

You will need to have experience developing secure code within a secure National Security environment to be considered for this role.

Working Patterns: This role is based in London. You will be predominantly onsite.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, design and write clean, secure code following a test-driven approach.
• Contribute to the development of innovative software using new technologies and methodologies.
• Create code that is open by default and easy for others to reuse.
• Translate logical designs into physical designs.
• Effectively document all work using required standards, methods and tools, including prototyping tools where appropriate.
• Integrating API / UI components with existing data stores and APIs.
• Maintain and develop existing architectural components including Data Ingest, Data Stores and REST APIs.
• Participate in sprint ceremonies with the agile team, attending daily stand-ups, epic decomposition, demos and planning sessions.

Skills & experience

• Experience within a Software Engineering role in a National Security environment.
• Programming languages such as Python, Java, Golang, JavaScript or C++.
• Front end frameworks - at least one of React / VueJS / AngularJS.
• Web solutions such as Node.js, Nginx, Caddy or Uvicorn.
• Understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Experience with containerisation - Docker, Podman and K8s.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud or Azure.

Additional benefits

• Flexi Leave and Flexi Time Scheme.
• Annual Holiday.
• Flexible Benefits.
• Sickness Benefit.
• Business Performance Related Bonus.
• Share Save Plan.
• Pension scheme.

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

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