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Posted 29 July, 2026

Software Enginner

Anson Mccade
Leeds, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Job Role: Operational Cyber Software EngineerLocation: Gloucester, Manchester or LeedSalary: £45,000 - £65,000The Opportunity Join a specialist cybersecurity team working on some of the UK's most complex and mission-critical challenges. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Software Engineer to contribute to cutting-edge cyber capabilities while making a genuine impact within the National Security sector.Whether you already have experience in cybersecurity or are looking to apply your software engineering expertise in a new domain, you'll benefit from extensive training, dedicated development support, and the opportunity to work alongside some of the industry's leading cyber experts.What We Can Offer You as an Operational Cyber Software Engineer Dedicated training budget during your first yearAccess to specialist cyber training and industry conferencesClear career progression pathways and ongoing mentorshipThe opportunity to work on meaningful projects with real-world impactFlexible working arrangements, including part-time opportunitiesMinimum 25 days annual leavePrivate medical and dental insuranceCompetitive pension schemeCycle-to-work scheme and additional lifestyle benefitsInclusive, supportive and collaborative team environmentKey Responsibilities of an Operational Cyber Software Engineer Design, develop, test and maintain high-assurance software solutionsDeliver secure systems whilst incorporating operational security principles throughout the development lifecycleConduct peer reviews and contribute to knowledge sharing across the teamCollaborate with engineers and technical specialists to solve complex challengesIdentify security vulnerabilities and recommend effective mitigationsWork with a range of technologies, platforms and programming languagesContribute to continuous improvement and adoption of emerging technologiesWhat We're Looking For in an Operational Cyber Software Engineer Strong software development experience using languages such as C++, Java or C#Experience with utility or scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, PowerShell or PerlFamiliarity with development tools, testing frameworks and source control systemsGood understanding of software engineering best practices and secure development principlesExperience working across multiple operating systemsStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsThe ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiencesExperience working collaboratively within engineering teamsApply for This Operational Cyber Software Engineer Opportunity If you're looking for a role where you can work on highly challenging technical projects, develop specialist cyber expertise and make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.Please note: Successful applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and be capable of obtaining enhanced UK security clearance.TPBN1_UKTJ