Software/Application Engineer

Lucid Support Services Ltd

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

2 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Languages

English

Experience level

Junior

Job location

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Java

JavaScript

API

Agile Methodologies

Airflow

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Cloud Computing

File Transfer

Python

Node.js

Cloud Platform System

React

Spark

Spring-boot

GIT

SC Clearance

Event Driven Architecture

Containerization

Angular

Kubernetes

Integration Frameworks

Kafka

Front End Software Development

Api Design

Docker

Microservices

Job description

Job Title: Software/Application Engineer (SC Cleared)

Clearance: Active SC Clearance required

Duration: 6 months initially

Experience Level: 6 - 12+ years (Junior to Senior)

Opportunities: Multiple openings

Day Rate: To be discussed/Negotiable depending on location and experience (Inside IR35)

Location: 2 days onsite (London, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle & Glasgow)

Overview:

We' re working with a leading organisation delivering large-scale digital programmes within the UK public sector and are looking to bring on board several Software/Application Engineers.

These roles sit across a variety of delivery teams and platforms, with opportunities to focus on Back End, full-stack, integration, or data-led development, depending on your skill set and project alignment.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, build and maintain scalable applications and services
Develop and enhance APIs and microservices architectures
Work within Agile delivery teams to deliver high-quality software
Contribute to cloud-based solutions (primarily AWS)
Support CI/CD pipelines and modern development practices
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineers, analysts, and stakeholders

Essential Skills (Must Have):

Java (Spring Boot preferred)
Node.js/JavaScript
Proven experience building APIs and microservices
Experience working within cloud environments (AWS preferred)
Familiarity with Git and CI/CD pipelines
Experience working in Agile environments

Desirable Skills:

Event-driven architectures (eg Kafka)
Frontend frameworks (Angular or React)
Data-focused development (Python, Spark, Airflow)
Integration platforms or file transfer systems
Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
Supporting and maintaining live production services
Previous experience within the UK Public Sector

What's on Offer:

Opportunity to work on high-impact public sector digital programmes
Flexible alignment to projects based on your technical strengths
Collaborative, Agile delivery environment
Multiple roles available across different seniority levels

Important:

Active SC Clearance is required for this role
Candidates must be able to attend site twice per week in one of the listed locations

If you are available and interested in this opportunity, please apply for further information. Please note that due to high volumes of applications we are unable to contact every applicant. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

At Lucid, we celebrate difference and value diverse perspectives, underpinned by our values 'Honesty, Integrity and Pragmatism'. We are proud to provide equal opportunities in line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy and welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced people, regardless of personal characteristics. If you have a disability or health condition and seek support throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us via the details below.