Software Engineer (SC Cleared)

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Today
£520 – £580 pd

Salary

£520 – £580 pd

Job Type
Contract
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
1 Jun 2026 (Today)

Software Engineer (Python / React)

📍 Cheltenham Area - on site

Contract: Inside IR35, 12 months+

The Opportunity

We are seeking talented Software Engineers to join a cutting-edge programme supporting UK Intelligence customers.

These roles focus on building modern, cloud-native applications and services that enable the operational use of AI and data-driven capabilities. While detailed job specifications are still being finalised, the mission, technology stack, and innovation culture make this a highly compelling opportunity.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Software Engineer, you will:

Develop user-facing applications, APIs, and backend services

Build solutions using technologies such as:

Python

FastAPI

React

Enable the integration and operational use of AI and data-driven capabilities

Contribute to scalable, cloud-native application developmentYour work is expected to span across:

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning

Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Cloud-native engineering

Large-scale data processing

Modern software engineering practices

Platform engineering and automation

The Environment

You'll be working within an AI Lab-style model, where:

Teams are encouraged to experiment, prototype and explore emerging technologies

Requirements evolve-adaptability and curiosity are key

Innovation is prioritised over maintaining legacy systems

What We're Looking For

Strong experience in modern software engineering

Hands-on development experience with Python (FastAPI) and/or React

Experience building APIs, services, and user-facing applicationsSecurity Requirements

Active SC (Security Check) clearance is require and you must be a UK Sole NationalIf you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website

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