Software Engineer, DevOps, Backend Developer

Software Engineer - SC Cleared / SC Eligible

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne

We are working with a leading organisation who are building a brand new Software Engineering team in Newcastle. They are looking to hire multiple Software Engineers across Junior, Mid-level, and Senior levels. Due to the nature of the projects, candidates must hold active SC Clearance or be eligible to obtain SC Clearance.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team, work on meaningful and technically interesting projects, and shape the direction of a newly formed engineering function.

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software solutions.
• Work collaboratively within agile, cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical design.
• Build scalable, secure, and high-performing applications.
• Participate in code reviews and promote best engineering practices.
• Support deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of applications in production.
• Mentor junior engineers (for mid and senior level roles).

• Python, C++, Go, Rust

• AWS or other major cloud platforms
• CI/CD pipelines
• Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform
• Monitoring and logging tools

• Strong software engineering fundamentals
• Experience working in agile environments
• Good problem-solving and communication skills
• Understanding of secure development practices

• Active SC Clearance OR eligibility to obtain SC Clearance is mandatory.
• Must have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years.

• 0-2 years commercial experience
• Strong fundamentals and eagerness to learn

• 2-5 years commercial experience
• Ability to work independently and contribute to design

• 5+ years commercial experience
• Strong technical leadership and mentoring capability

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Excellent career development and training opportunities
• Modern tech stack and greenfield projects
• Supportive, collaborative culture

If you are a Software Engineer looking for your next challenge and hold (or are eligible for) SC Clearance, we would love to hear from you.

If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the Manpower Group website.