Software Engineer (C++, C or Python) | National Security Consultancy | DV Clearance Eligibility Required | Manchester | Up to £55,000 £5,000 bonus | 2 Stage interview Process | 3 roles available Yolk Recruitment are working with an expanding National Security based in Manchester. They're looking for 3 mid-level engineers to form part of a new software engineering function working with secure customers in the Manchester area. If successful you will join a new Agile team working to build secure applications for government & defence customers. Their tech stack varies dependent on the customer but their core programming languages are C++ & Python, backend engineering is the focus but any exposure to frontend engineering (particularly React) would be highly beneficial. They're based in Central Manchester & require candidates to be eligible for DV clearance. This is what you will be doing: Developing solutions for secure customers using C++ / Python. Contributing to building a highly Agile development environment. Building clean scalable code fixing issues & bugs when they arise. The experience you will bring to the team: Strong experience programming in at least one of C++, C or Python. Experience working in an Agile / Scrum development environment. Exposure to frontend engineering in React would be highly beneficial. Eligibility for DV clearance is essential. What you will receive in return: Salary up to £55,000 £5,000 clearance bonus Up to 10% performance bonus Enhanced pension scheme (5% employee, 10% employer) Private medical insurance Flexible working options