Full Stack Software Engineer

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Full Stack Software Engineer - National Security
Location: Manchester (Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week)
Salary: £50,000 + benefits
Clearance: Active SC clearance required (must be eligible to undergo high levels of security clearance)
About the Role
Sanderson Government & Defence is supporting a highly respected technology and engineering organisation delivering mission-critical solutions into the UK National Security domain.
This is an opportunity to work on impactful, cutting-edge systems that protect people, platforms, and sensitive information against evolving threats. You'll be developing innovative products at the intersection of digital and physical systems, contributing to projects that genuinely make a difference.
What You'll Be Doing
Designing, developing, and maintaining full stack applications using modern technologies

Writing clean, secure, and test-driven code

Building scalable APIs and integrating UI components with complex data systems

Translating high-level designs into robust technical solutions

Contributing to system architecture, including data ingest pipelines and data stores

Collaborating within Agile teams (stand-ups, sprint planning, demos)

Engaging with stakeholders to understand user needs and shape technical solutions

Supporting continuous improvement and adoption of emerging technologies

Key Skills & Experience
Strong Java development experience, ideally with Spring Boot

Frontend experience with React, Vue, or Angular

Experience with test-driven development and modern testing frameworks

Strong understanding of APIs, microservices, and system integration

Ability to produce clear technical documentation and designs

A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies

Desirable Experience
Exposure to cloud platforms, DevOps, or platform engineering

Experience working in secure or regulated environments

Interest in AI, data science, or cybersecurity domains

What's on Offer
Salary of £50,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid working model (Manchester-based, 2 days onsite)

Long-term project work within the National Security sector

Opportunities for professional growth and upskilling in emerging technologies

The chance to work on meaningful, high-impact systems

Important Information
Due to the nature of the work, candidates must hold active SC clearance and be eligible to undergo high levels of security clearance.
If you're a curious and driven engineer looking to apply your skills to complex, real-world challenges, we'd love to hear from you.
Reasonable Adjustments:
Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.
If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

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Location:
Manchester
Salary:
£50,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
IT

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