Software Engineer

Work on Technology That Protects What Matters

At SiXworks , we build secure digital solutions that support Defence and National Security missions . Our teams work on complex problems where reliability, security, and speed of innovation matter.

We’re looking for a Software Engineer who enjoys solving difficult technical challenges and wants their work to have real operational impact.

This role requires occasional visits to Herefordshire

What You’ll Do

As a Software Engineer , you’ll design and build applications which address real in-field challenges. You’ll be central in the whole software pipeline, from presenting new ideas to the customer, to writing the code, to deploying onto customer systems. The team within which you will work is highly collaborative and supportive, allowing you to be the best you can be!

Your work may include:

Develop reliable applications in Kotlin Jetpack Compose for Android, with the potential to branch out into Kotlin Multi-Platform. These applications focus on a range of user experiences, including real-time device data, mapping, and offline functionality.

Design and implement backend solutions using either Rust or Go, ensuring robustness and scalability (e.g. writing web APIs, AWS and Azure solutions, IoT integrations).

Utilise GIT for version control, ensuring efficient code management and collaboration.

Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery and deployment.

Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following industry best practices.

Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to team members.

Stay updated with the latest technologies, trends, and best practices in software development.

What We’re Looking For

We value people who take ownership, think critically, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team tackling complex challenges. You don’t need to tick every box, but we’re particularly interested in people with skills/experience in:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Proficiency in Android Kotlin front-end development.

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