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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Hackajob Ltd
- **Location:** Cheltenham, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, Ansible, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Web Application Frameworks, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Backend, Git, Vue.js, Build Management, Containerization, Git Flow, Front End Software Development, Terraform, Docker
- **Published:** October 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/senior-software-engineer/51710719

## About the Role

Full stack experience within an agile team building enterprise-grade web applications or backend services
Java development with Spring Boot
Front-end development using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue)
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
Containerisation and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible or equivalent)
Unit testing and test automation
Use of code repositories (Git), including branching strategies, pull-request workflows, and merge processes
Experience with data visualisation tools or techniques

## Description

As Senior Software Engineer, you'll be part of our experienced Software Engineering function, working in a cross-functional team, delivering and deploying critical software across a variety of business areas.
We have opportunities for Software Engineers at every level within a team, so we will discuss the great opportunities for development or challenges we offer based off your professional profile.
Due to the interesting work we do and the sector this team is working in, we require all candidates to currently hold eDV clearance.
Responsibilities
Design and build software using industry best practice
Collaborate with stakeholders and other engineers
Contribute to the completion of milestones associated with your project
Contribute to continuous improvement within your team
Collaborate with your peers on technical direction within your team