Sanderson Government and Defence

Sanderson Government and Defence

Manchester, North West

Cyber Software Engineer

Full-Time£80,000 - 80,000 per year昨天United Kingdom
IT

Job Description

Salary: £80,000 - 80,000 per year

Requirements:
  • Strong experience with C or C++
  • Familiarity with Python
  • Comfortable working with Linux or Windows operating systems
  • Knowledge of version control tools and experience in agile delivery environments
  • An interest in the Cyber domain
  • Understanding of common software design and testing patterns
  • Ability to build systems and support continuous integration pipelines
Responsibilities:
  • Contribute to the research, design, and development of critical systems in support of National Security missions
  • Apply secure coding practices and maintain high standards of software quality
  • Work closely with operating systems at a low level
Technologies:
  • AI
  • Cloud
  • DevOps
  • Support
  • Linux
  • Python
  • Security
  • Windows

More:

We are a team working at the forefront of AI/DS, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE, and Platform Engineering. With long-term programmes secured, this position offers an exciting growth journey with significant technical depth and variety. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive community and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Our success is driven by our people, and we are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process.

last updated 39 week of 2026

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About Sanderson Government and Defence

Sanderson Government and Defence

Sanderson Government and Defence

Manchester

IT

Skills & Technologies

PythonC++LinuxRESTAIAgileDevOpsSREUXUI

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£80,000

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£60,000

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