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Backend Software Engineer
Location: Southampton
Clearance: SC Clearance
To Apply: Email – [email protected]
Overview
A growing technology organisation within the National Security sector is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to support the delivery of secure, mission-critical solutions for government and defence customers.
This is an opportunity to work across cutting-edge programmes involving cloud, DevOps, AI, cyber, and platform engineering technologies. You’ll join a collaborative engineering team developing high-performance backend systems that support critical operational capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and deploy secure backend software solutions
- Write clean, scalable, and high-performance code using Go and/or Python
- Deploy containerised applications into Kubernetes environments using Helm and ArgoCD
- Translate solution designs into detailed technical implementations
- Support Agile delivery processes including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and demos
- Produce technical documentation and contribute to engineering best practices
- Monitor, maintain, and improve deployed systems and services
Required Skills andamp; Experience
- Commercial experience developing software in Go or Python
- Strong understanding of DevOps practices and tooling
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and CI/CD pipelines
- Familiarity with ArgoCD and Git-based deployment workflows
- Understanding of Agile software development methodologies
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Desirable Skills
- Experience with Redis
- Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Thanos
- Knowledge of messaging systems such as Kafka, NATS, or Qpid
- Experience with Linux networking concepts
- Exposure to AWS cloud technologies
- Familiarity with automated testing frameworks
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Flexible and collaborative working environment
- Ongoing professional development and training support
- Opportunity to work on innovative and impactful secure technology programmes
- Long-term project work with modern engineering technologies