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# Senior Java Software Engineer

- **Company:** SR2
- **Location:** Manchester, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Continuous Integration, Scaled Agile Framework, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Gitlab
- **Published:** September 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2842868734-senior-java-software-engineer

## About the Role

* Clearance: SC clearable (you must be a British citizen and have lived permanently in the UK for the last 5 years), * Experience working with AWS and/or Azure
 * CI/CD experience with tools such as GitLab
 * Good understanding of software design, development and testing
 * Comfortable working across the full software development lifecycle
 * Experience mentoring engineers or taking ownership of technical work is beneficial
 * Consultancy experience beneficial but not essential
 * Flexible working hours and remote-first working
 * Dedicated Career Coach and technical guilds

## Description

We're looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join a growing consultancy delivering complex, mission-critical software across Central Government.

You'll be joining an Agile engineering team building bespoke software solutions from the ground up, working on projects that have a genuine real-world impact. This is a hands-on role where you'll have the opportunity to work across the full software lifecycle - from requirements and design through to development, testing, deployment and ongoing support.

You'll also have the opportunity to influence technical decisions, mentor other engineers and work directly with clients, making this a strong next step for an experienced developer looking for more ownership without moving away from hands-on engineering.


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