> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2745044-software-engineer-sc-cleared](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2745044-software-engineer-sc-cleared). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - SC Cleared - **Company:** Searchability - **Location:** Cheltenham, UK - **Salary:** £75,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Distributed Systems - **Published:** September 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.securityclearedjobs.com/job/802082841/software-engineer-sc-cleared-/ ## About the Role * Strong commercial experience with Java and C++ * Linux development * Object-oriented programming and software design patterns * Multithreading / concurrency * Backend application development * REST APIs & microservices * Distributed systems * Software debugging and performance optimisation * Docker / containerisation * CI/CD and DevSecOps * Git / GitLab / Bitbucket You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to technical design and architecture, mentor other engineers and work closely with customers and technical stakeholders. ## Description The role will focus heavily on Java and C++ development within Linux environments, working across complex software components, APIs and distributed applications. ## Related Videos - [Rest API Antipatterns](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100208-rest-api-antipatterns) - [Best Practices for AI-Assisted Development of Distributed Systems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100200-best-practices-for-ai-assisted-development-of-distributed-systems) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Web APIs you might not know about](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/281-web-apis-you-might-not-know-about) - [Your Distributed System Just Got a Brain. Now What?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100017-your-distributed-system-just-got-a-brain-now-what) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)