Senior Software Engineer - SC Cleared

Senior Software Engineer

Rate: £450 a day

IR 35 Determination: Outside IR35

Location: Southampton

Working Pattern: 20% onsite

Clearance: SC Clearance required

Stack overview: Python (including pytest), git, Docker and AWS with prior experience building full stack Flask

You will join a global defence technology consultancy and take ownership of specific software work packages, including low level planning, delivery, and reporting, with ability to work independently and autonomously.

You will have strong understanding of microservice software architecture, and design, implement, document and test software modules and components.

What you'll bring

Strong technical ability with proven experience delivering software components and modules.
Ability to work confidently, strategically and autonomously
Ability to balance hands-on coding with document writing and planning session participation

Your skills and experience:

Proficiency in Python (including pytest), git, Docker and AWS with prior experience building full stack Flask applications
Experience designing, implementing, and testing software components
Knowledge of secure coding practices and cyber security considerations
Familiarity with version control and configuration management (Git, AWS)
Experience integrating software within larger systems and platforms
Understanding of Agile delivery methods
Desirable:

Experience or knowledge CI/CD pipelines and build tools (GitLab CI, Jenkins, AWS)
Understanding and awareness of Machine Learning pipelines
Familiarity with containerisation and cloud platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure)
Exposure to additional automated testing frameworks (Selenium, Junit, NUnit)
ISTQB Foundation/Advanced or equivalent testing knowledge
Experience mentoring early-career engineers
Awareness of model-based engineering or architecture tools (UML, SysML)