
Sanderson Government and Defence
Senior Software Engineer - Data Systems
Job Description
Salary: £48,000 - 88,000 per year
Requirements:- We require British nationality only, active SC clearance, and eligibility for higher level clearance.
- We require you to be based in or willing to relocate to Gloucester.
- We require 5 years of professional experience in cloud data engineering, with a focus on AWS.
- We require hands-on experience with Python or Java, Hadoop or other distributed systems, and CI/CD pipelines.
- We require proven ability to design scalable architectures and mentor technical teams.
- We are looking for someone who thinks in systems, communicates clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences, and pays close attention to detail.
- We are looking for candidates who have worked on platforms that matter and can thrive in fast-moving, security-conscious environments.
- We design and deliver scalable data processing solutions for customers operating in highly sensitive, demanding environments.
- We architect cloud-native systems.
- We lead data pipeline development.
- We work directly with technical stakeholders to solve complex, real-world problems.
- AWS
- Architect
- CI/CD
- Cloud
- Hadoop
- Support
- Java
- Python
- Security
More:
We offer a competitive salary, 30 days holiday, flexible working, and the chance to work on problems that genuinely protect UK interests. We value respect and equality, and we are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives, and we support adjustments during the recruitment process if needed.
last updated 31 week of 2026
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Sanderson Government and Defence
Gloucester
IT
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£68,000
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£75,000
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This salary is 9% below the UK median for Senior roles (£75,000/yr).
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