Software Engineer

For one of our leading public sector clients, we are searching for experienced freelance Software Engineers (SC Cleared) to support a major digital transformation programme within the UK Government. You'll join a newly formed team responsible for building and delivering a critical service that enables the secure exchange of tax information. This is a hands-on full stack engineering role focused on AWS-based development, API integration and production delivery.

Role Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and deploy secure, scalable cloud-native applications using AWS services

• Build and enhance services that enable the exchange of tax information between systems

• Develop backend services, APIs and integrations using Java and AWS technologies

• Contribute across the full software development lifecycle from design through to production deployment

• Work closely with Test Engineers to ensure high levels of quality, automation and service reliability

• Collaborate with platform, connectivity and legacy system teams to deliver integrated solutions

• Work within agile, multidisciplinary teams delivering services into Beta and Live environments Requirements

• Proven experience as a Software Engineer, Full Stack Developer or Software Developer within complex technology environments

• Strong AWS development experience across cloud-native architectures and services

• Commercial experience developing applications using Java

• Experience designing, building and integrating REST APIs and API Gateway solutions

• Front-end development experience using HTML5 and modern web technologies

• Strong understanding of software testing, automation and quality engineering principles

• Experience working within Agile delivery teams and modern engineering practices

• Experience delivering secure, high-availability production services

• Previous public sector, government or highly regulated industry experience is desirable Role Details

• Location: Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle (supplier offices can be utilised)

• Working Pattern: Hybrid working with 60% office attendance expected

• Delivery Phase: Beta/Live

• Clearance: Active SC Clearance

• Contract: Freelance / Contract

• SFIA Level: SFIA 4