Software Engineer, Full Stack Developer

Software Engineer (FTC - 12 Months)
Salary: £57,000 - £60,000

Location:

Havant, Hampshire
Working Pattern:
Hybrid (1 day a month unless busy and more presence required)

Hours:

40 hours per week

We're looking for an experienced Software Engineer to support and enhance a suite of applications used by internal teams and UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) customers. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys owning development work end to end, improving existing systems, and delivering secure, high‑quality software in a regulated environment.

• Own the full software development lifecycle – design to deployment and support
• Build and maintain modern front‑end interfaces
• Develop robust back‑end systems, APIs, and databases
• Work closely with stakeholders to translate requirements into solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
• Ensure software meets security, performance, and compliance standards
• Explore and integrate new technologies, including AI and automation

• Degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Strong full‑stack development experience
• C#, .NET, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
• Experience with SQL‑based databases (SQL Server, Postgre
  
  SQL, Oracle)
• Familiar with version control, testing, and development best practice
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance (or willing to obtain)

• Defence, aerospace, or government project experience
• Dev Sec Ops , Docker, or cloud deployment exposure
• Knowledge of AI / data integration
• Agile delivery experience (Jira, Confluence, Git)

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Interesting, mission‑critical projects
• Opportunity to work in a secure, high‑impact environment