Software Engineer

Roke, Unit K, Elmbridge East, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
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Roke, First Floor Windmill Green, Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 19:00

Great ideas come from different minds. That's why we bring together engineers, scientists, analysts, and creatives from every background — and give them the trust, tools, and freedom to make a difference. What connects us is the mission: solving meaningful problems and building capability that protects what matters most.

And as the challenges evolve, so do we — working on the technologies that will shape tomorrow, not just today.

Software Engineer

Roke

Roke is a leading technology & engineering company with clients spanning National Security, Defence and Intelligence.

National Security Business

Be part of a growing and highly trusted supplier into the NS domain working to deliver mission critical solutions helping to keep the nation safe, secure and prosperous.

Working on leading edge technology solutions including AI/DS, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE, Platform Engineering

We have secured long term work, across the full spectrum, on the latest framework with the client, which provides the springboard for our ongoing growth and development in this domain, so join us on what will be an incredible growth journey.

Role:

As a Software Engineer, you will be motivated in becoming a Full Stack Software Engineer. You'll enjoy delivering mission critical solutions to National Security customers. This isn't developing solutions that complete financial transactions faster. You'll develop cutting edge product that protects people, platforms, missions and information against constantly changing threats.

You're a Software Engineer that enjoys developing novel products; leading, innovating and inventing by bringing the physical and digital together. You will have the opportunity to be involved in consulting with customers, and understanding how to apply emerging technologies

Ultimately, you'll work alongside our customers to solve their complex and unique challenges.

As a Software Developer, you will be responsible for

• Writing clean, secure code following a test-driven approach
• Create code that is open by default and easy for others to reuse
• Translate logical designs into working software
• Produce detailed designs
• Effectively develop, Document & test
• Work with well understood and emerging technologies and identify appropriate patterns
• Integrating API / UI components with existing data stores and APIs
• Maintain and develop existing architectural components including Data Ingest, Data Stores and REST APIs
• Participate in sprint ceremonies with the agile team, attending daily stand-ups, epic decomposition, demos and planning sessions.

Required skills

• At least 1 or more of

o Java Enterprise / Spring Boot Development

o Python

o UI: ReactJS / VueJS

• Testing: Language Appropriate Testing Framework
• CI: Gitlab CI
• Container: Docker / Kubernetes
• Cloud Technologies: AWS
• Technologically curious / Willing / Able to tactically upskill new technologies

Built on over a 60 year heritage, Roke offers specialist knowledge in sensors, communications, cyber, and AI and ML. We change the way organisations think and act – through dynamic insights from the analysis of multiple layers of data. We take care of the innovative, technical stuff that keeps everyone safe – that's our mission, passion, and motivation.

Where you'll work…

Manchester - You'll find our Manchester site located in the heart of the City; Europe's fastest growing tech hub. You'll become a key part of Roke's growing local tech community as we support the Government levelling up agenda. There is easy, local access to our client community with great transport links and nearby local parking.

Or

Gloucester - You'll find our Gloucester site in a business park two minutes from junction 11A of the M5; The site allows easy access to our local customer base. Set on the outskirts of the Cotswolds, you are never far from a picturesque view or lunch time walk.

Clearances…

Due to the nature of this role, we require you to be eligible to achieve DV clearance.

The Next Step

Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Roke, Unit K, Elmbridge East, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom,

Roke, First Floor Windmill Green, Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom