Software Engineer, DevOps, Full Stack Developer

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Software Engineer - SC Cleared / SC Eligible

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne About the Role 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.

Key Responsibilities
* 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). Required Skills & Experience We are open to candidates from a wide range of technical backgrounds. The technology stack is flexible, but experience in some of the following is highly desirable:
Programming

Languages:

* Python, C++, Go, Rust Cloud & Dev Ops:
* AWS or other major cloud platforms
* CI/CD pipelines
* Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform
* Monitoring and logging tools General:
* Strong software engineering fundamentals
* Experience working in agile environments
* Good problem-solving and communication skills
* Understanding of secure development practices Security Clearance
* Active SC Clearance OR eligibility to obtain SC Clearance is mandatory.
* Must have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years. Experience Levels Junior:
* 0-2 years commercial experience
* Strong fundamentals and eagerness to learn Mid-Level:
* 2-5 years commercial experience
* Ability to work independently and contribute to design Senior:
* 5 years commercial experience
* Strong technical leadership and mentoring capability Benefits
* 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.