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Software Engineer
Location : Birmingham (Hybrid working considered)
Must be eligible for SC clearance – no sponsorship available
Join a nationally backed organisation working on mission-critical technology to protect and modernise telecoms infrastructure!
We’re hiring a Software Engineer to join a high-impact team building secure, high-performance tooling for advanced telecoms systems. This is a rare opportunity to work on real-world, large-scale challenges in cyber security, networking, and 5G - contributing to national digital resilience through cutting-edge research and development.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Designing and building internal software tools used in secure telecoms environments
Developing web and command-line applications using modern languages
Supporting the development of prototypes for secure, next-gen networks
Writing clean, testable code in Python, C/C++, and similar technologies
Working on performance tuning, CI/CD, and real-time systems
Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and researchers
Contributing to high-profile national R&D initiatives
(And if you don’t tick every box – that’s okay. I’d still love to hear from you.)
Python, C, C++
Containerisation (e.g. Docker), virtualised environments (e.g. VMware)
Networked systems, scripting, CLI tooling
What They’re Looking For:
Strong hands-on experience in Python and/or C/C++
Solid scripting skills and comfort working in Linux/Unix environments
Understanding of networks, containerisation, and virtualisation basics
Broad interest in telecommunications and modern infrastructure
Willingness to learn new technologies and contribute across the stack
Clear communicator with a collaborative mindset
Experience with DPDK, O-RAN, OAI or SDR
Background in performance optimisation and systems engineering
Exposure to cyber security or 5G development environments
Must be eligible for SC clearance – no sponsorship available
You’ll need long-term UK residency and the ability to undergo security vetting
The role is based in
Birmingham , with flexible hybrid options where possible
Why This Role?
Get hands-on with emerging technology that has real-world national impact
Work with experienced engineers in a collaborative, mission-driven environment
Flexible working options and strong work/life balance
Contribute to an inclusive team shaping the future of secure telecoms
Interested? Let’s talk – email
Thana@engagewithus.com
or call
0117 450 7706
Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type Full-time
Job function
Industries Software Development and IT System Custom Software Development
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