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# Senior Cyber Software Engineer

- **Company:** Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
- **Location:** Salisbury, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £41,431.0 - £47,139.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Github, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Software Tools, Security Software, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Software Application Programming, Gitlab, Git, Information Technology, Software Version Control, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b40233b88da8b5f6

## About the Role

* A degree in a STEM discipline such as Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Embedded Systems, Physics or Mathematics, or equivalent professional experience.
 * Strong software development experience in Python.
 * Experience developing applications in C, C++ or a comparable programming language.
 * Experience developing software using Agile delivery methodologies.
 * Experience using Git and collaborative version-control platforms such as GitHub or GitLab.
 * Experience working with Linux environments, including Bash scripting.
 * Experience solving complex software engineering problems and producing robust technical solutions.
 * The ability to analyse technical information from multiple sources and make sound engineering judgements

## Description

Do you enjoy developing innovative software solutions that tackle challenging real-world problems? Are you motivated by working with cutting-edge technologies that contribute directly to the UK's cyber capabilities?, * Design, develop and maintain innovative software tools, prototypes and technical capabilities using a range of modern programming languages.

 * Transform research outputs and technical concepts into operationally relevant software solutions.
 * Develop secure and resilient software, applying safe coding principles throughout the development lifecycle.
 * Identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities within software systems and applications.
 * Work within Agile software development environments, contributing to rapid and effective delivery.
 * Use modern software engineering tools and practices, including version control and collaborative development workflows.
 * Apply knowledge of communication systems, protocols and binary analysis to solve complex technical challenges.
 * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality technical outcomes and continuously improve engineering approaches., We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
 * Delivering at Pace
 * Communicating and Influencing
 * Working Together
 * Changing and Improving