Operational Cyber Software Engineer

Operational Cyber Software Engineer

Locations: Gloucester, Manchester or London (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time

About the Role

We're looking for experienced Software Engineers to join a specialist cyber team delivering high-assurance software for complex security challenges. You'll work on cutting-edge projects across a range of platforms and technologies, developing solutions that have a real-world operational impact.

Whether you already work within cyber security or are looking to transition into the field, you'll receive dedicated training, mentorship and ongoing professional development to help you succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and maintain secure, high-quality software.
• Deliver technical solutions using appropriate development methodologies.
• Build security into system design, implementation and testing.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Review code, mentor junior engineers and share technical knowledge.
• Produce well-documented, maintainable software following industry best practice.
• Embrace emerging technologies while understanding associated security risks.
• Identify vulnerabilities during development and implement appropriate mitigations.

Skills & Experience

We're interested in candidates with experience in many of the following:

• Strong software development experience.
• Proficiency in at least one compiled language such as:
  • C++
  • Java
  • C#
• Experience with scripting or utility languages such as:
  • Python
  • JavaScript
  • PowerShell
  • Perl
• Familiarity with:
  • Source control
  • IDEs and debugging tools
  • Unit testing
  • Continuous Integration
  • Test-Driven Development
• Understanding of secure software engineering principles.
• Knowledge of computing fundamentals such as memory management and operating systems.
• Ability to work across multiple operating systems.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience leading technical tasks or mentoring others is desirable.

What You'll Receive

• Dedicated training budget in your first year.
• Access to specialist technical training and industry conferences.
• Flexible working options including part-time opportunities.
• Minimum 25 days annual leave.
• Private healthcare and dental cover.
• Competitive pension.
• Cycle to Work scheme and additional flexible benefits.
• Structured career progression and mentoring.
• Inclusive and collaborative engineering culture.

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and capable of obtaining enhanced UK security clearance.