Job title: Senior Software (Java) Engineer
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Job published: 11-08-2026
Job ID: 85888

Job Description

 

Senior Software Engineer

Up to £65,000 p/annum

Primarily Remote (Regional Offices plus B-weekly visit to London – fully expensed)

 

Security Clearance: Candidates must be eligible for security clearance due to the nature of the project.

 

CPS Group are supporting a leading IT Consultancy in the recruitment of multiple Senior Software Engineers to join a growing team delivering secure, technically complex projects across the public sector.

 

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Full Stack Software Engineer with strong Java experience.

 

As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll work as part of an Agile team, contributing across the full software development lifecycle.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Designing, developing and testing bespoke software solutions in Java, React JavaScript, and TypeScript
  • Working across a range of open-source technologies and libraries
  • Developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab
  • Deploying applications across AWS
  • Contributing to architecture, technical design and solution development
  • Working across the full software lifecycle, from requirements through to delivery and ongoing support
  • Working collaboratively with customers and wider technical teams
  • Taking technical ownership and mentoring or leading others where appropriate

 

Key Skills:

 

  • Strong commercial experience with Java
  • Hands-on Full Stack development experience
  • Experience with React, JavaScript and TypeScript
  • Experience working with AWS and/or Azure
  • Strong understanding of software development best practices
  • Experience working within Agile environments
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Previous consultancy experience would be advantageous but isn't essential.

 

Benefits:

 

  • Opportunity to join a long-term public sector transformation programme.
  • Mentorship and support from an experienced Senior Leadership team.
  • Continuous training and development.
  • Hybrid working environment with a collaborative delivery team.

 

If interested, please apply for the role, and set up a call with Sam John (CPS Group).

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