Senior Software Engineer

Location: Manchester (Hybrid + Compressed Week)Salary: £50k – £65k + Bonus & BenefitsWe are looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join a global defence client with offices in Manchester to work on projects where your code solves real-world challenges.Senior Software Engineers will design and develop mission-critical software infrastructure for UK National Security, tackling complex technical problems, contributing directly to the codebase, and acting as technical guide for your team, mentoring junior engineers through design challenges.Requirements & Tech Stack:Strong background in either Backend (Java, Spring Boot, Maven, Python) or Frontend (JavaScript/TypeScript, React, npm).Experience with CI/CD tools, containerisation, and cloud platforms.Working knowledge of SQL or NoSQL technologies.Current SC clearance.Offer: Hybrid working model with optional compressed fortnight (every other Friday off).Bonus scheme, private healthcare, generous pension, and structured career development.