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Senior Software Engineer - Data Systems

Sanderson Government and DefenceGloucester, Gloucestershire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 6 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

As a Senior Software Engineer on Sanderson Government and Defence's Data Systems team, you will architect and deliver impactful cloud-native solutions in a secure environment, gaining valuable experience with cutting-edge technologies. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, perfect for experienced data engineers who excel at complex problem-solving and system design. Apply today to contribute to critical national interests and advance your career.

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

You'll design and deliver scalable data processing solutions for customers operating in highly sensitive, demanding environments. This is hands-on technical work: you'll architect cloud-native systems, lead data pipeline development, and work directly with technical stakeholders to solve complex, real-world problems.

Essential requirements

  • British national only, active SC, and eligible for higher level
  • Based in or willing to relocate to Gloucester
  • 5+ years' professional experience with cloud data engineering (AWS focus)
  • Hands-on experience: Python or Java, Hadoop/distributed systems, CI/CD pipelines
  • Proven ability to design scalable architectures and mentor technical teams

What we're looking for

You think in systems, communicate clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, and care about getting details right. You've worked on platforms that matter and can thrive in fast-moving, security-conscious environments.

We offer

Competitive salary, 30 days' holiday, flexible working, and the chance to work on problems that genuinely protect UK interests.

To apply

Send your CV with a brief note on your relevant experience.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.


Skills

AWS
Data Pipeline
Hadoop
Java
Python

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