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Anson McCade

Software Engineer

Hybrid

Gloucester, United kingdom

£ 60,000 /year

Fresher

Full Time

03-12-2025

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Skills

Python Java JavaScript TypeScript CI/CD DevOps Docker react node.js AWS Agile Microservices

Job Specifications

Software Engineer

Location: Gloucester (hybrid - 3 days a week in office)

Salary: Up to £62,000 (depending on experience) + £7,000 bonus

We’re looking for talented Software Engineers (1+ years experience) to join a growing team delivering cutting-edge solutions within the UK National Security space. You’ll work on technically complex systems that directly contribute to national-level projects, surrounded by a collaborative engineering culture that values innovation, learning and impact.

NOTE: Due to the nature of this client's work, candidates must be eligible for UK Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance.

What you’ll be doing

Designing, developing, testing and deploying robust software systems in a secure environment.
Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-integrity, high-availability applications.
Supporting code reviews, debugging, and issue resolution within an Agile delivery model.
Working with modern cloud and software engineering practices to build scalable systems.
Contributing to a culture of continual improvement, mentoring and knowledge-sharing.

About you - Tech stack

You have at least 12+ months’ hands-on, commercial software engineering experience.

We’re flexible on the tools and technologies you use - your strengths matter most. Experience in one or more of the following would be highly beneficial:

Languages: Java, Python, Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript
Frontend: React (or similar modern frameworks)
Cloud & DevOps: AWS (essential), Docker, microservices, CI/CD
Other desirable areas: Secure development, data processing, APIs, distributed systems.

If you’re passionate about technology, eager to learn, and ready to make a difference, apply today.

About the Company

Anson McCade is a specialist recruitment agency focusing on four primary sectors: Quant Research, Trading & Risk; Digital & Data Analytics; IT & Cyber Security; Business Change & Transformation and Strategy. With offices in London, Belfast, Paris and Sydney, Anson McCade operates globally, working on mandates across Europe, Asia and US. In an ever changing business and technological landscape, the need for exceptional, agile talent is crucial to almost every organisation’s success over the long term. We target the highest c... Know more