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# Senior Software Engineer - SC Cleared

- **Company:** Searchability
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £50,000.0 - £80,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Code Review, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Commercial Software, Software Architecture, Software Maintenance, Software Engineering, System Programming, DevOps Tools - Open-source, SC Clearance, Kubernetes, Cyber Warfare, Docker
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5895065755

## About the Role

* Strong commercial software engineering experience with Python and/or C++
 * Experience working within secure environments such as defence, government, or cyber security
 * Strong understanding of software engineering best practice and system design
 * Experience developing on Linux-based platforms
 * Ability to work effectively within collaborative engineering teams
 * Active SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain clearance

Desirable Experience

 * Experience supporting operational cyber or cyber security projects
 * Knowledge of networking concepts and systems programming
 * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling
 * Exposure to cloud technologies, Docker, or Kubernetes

## Description

A leading organisation delivering operational cyber capabilities is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join its growing technical team in Manchester. This is an opportunity to work on highly secure, mission-critical projects supporting cyber operations in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining software solutions used within operational cyber programmes, working closely with engineers, analysts, and technical stakeholders., * Design, develop, and maintain software applications using Python and C++

 * Build and enhance operational cyber tooling and supporting systems
 * Contribute to software architecture, technical design, and engineering decisions
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end technical solutions
 * Ensure high standards of code quality through testing, code reviews, and best practice
 * Work within agile delivery teams focused on secure software development


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