Sanderson Recruitment
Software Engineer - Defence
Job Description
Salary: £54,000 - 94,000 per year
Requirements:- We require a degree in a STEM subject or equivalent industry experience.
- We look for experience with some of the following technologies: Python, Java, Rust, JavaScript.
- We look for experience with cloud and infrastructure technologies such as AWS, Azure or GCP, Docker or Podman, and Kubernetes.
- We look for experience with software engineering approaches such as microservices, serverless architectures, REST APIs and/or gRPC, event-driven systems, DevSecOps, Git, CI/CD, infrastructure as code, Linux, and shell scripting.
- We value problem-solving ability, teamwork, and a proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement.
- Due to the nature of the work, we require eligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC).
- We design, develop and maintain software solutions.
- We work closely with engineers, architects and product teams to deliver high-quality products.
- We participate in Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Reviews and Retrospectives.
- We contribute to code reviews and engineering best practice.
- We support deployments and resolve issues in live environments.
- We continuously improve processes, tooling and software quality.
- We are involved throughout the software development lifecycle, from design and build through deployment and ongoing support.
- We help deliver secure, scalable applications using modern engineering practices.
- We broaden our experience across cloud technologies, automation, sensors and emerging technologies.
- AI
- AWS
- Azure
- CI/CD
- Cloud
- DevSecOps
- Docker
- GCP
- Git
- Support
- Java
- JavaScript
- Kubernetes
- Linux
- Podman
- Python
- REST
- Rust
- Security
- Serverless
- gRPC
- microservices
- Ansible
- DevOps
- GitLab
- Kafka
- MQTT
- Puppet
- Terraform
More:
Were a growing team delivering innovative software solutions to some of the UKs most complex technical challenges. We work across cloud, edge computing, AI and modern software engineering to build secure, scalable applications that make a genuine difference. We offer a competitive salary, a flexible benefits package covering health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial benefits, ongoing learning and professional development, and a collaborative, supportive engineering culture. We provide an inclusive environment where everyone is encouraged to contribute and grow, and we welcome people of all backgrounds and perspectives.
last updated 36 week of 2026
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Sanderson Recruitment
Southampton
IT
Skills & Technologies
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£74,000
This role
£60,000
UK median
This salary is 23% above the UK median for Software Engineers (£60,000/yr).
Based on 2024–2025 UK technology sector benchmarks