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    "description": "<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Work on Technology That Protects What Matters</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\">At <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">SiXworks</span>, we build secure digital solutions that support <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Defence and National Security missions</span>. Our teams work on complex problems where reliability, security, and speed of innovation matter.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\">We’re looking for a <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Senior Software Engineer</span> who enjoys solving difficult technical challenges and wants their work to have real operational impact.</span><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">What You’ll Do</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\">As a <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Senior Software Engineer</span>, you’ll help design, build, and deliver secure digital solutions in highly secure environments. You’ll work alongside engineers, architects, and delivery specialists to develop technology that enables faster, safer decision-making for critical operations.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\">Your work may include:</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Collaborate with the development team to design, develop, and maintain software solutions.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Utilise Git for version control, ensuring efficient code management and collaboration.Implement cloud services on AWS or Azure, optimising scalability, performance, and reliability.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Develop responsive and interactive user interfaces using JavaScript/TypeScript (React).</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Design and implement backend solutions using Java, Python, or Go, ensuring robustness and scalability.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Utilise Docker for containerisation to streamline deployment processes and ensure consistency across environments.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery and deployment.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following industry best practices.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to team members.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Stay updated with the latest technologies, trends, and best practices in software development.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">What We’re Looking For</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\">We value people who take ownership, think critically, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team tackling complex challenges. You don’t need to tick every box, but we’re particularly interested in people with skills/experience in:</span><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Strong proficiency in Git for version control and collaborative development.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, including deployment and management of cloud resources.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and React for front-end development.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Familiarity with backend development languages such as Java, Python, or Go.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Solid understanding of software development principles, algorithms, and data structures.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Experience with Docker for containerisation and deployment.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Knowledge of DevOps processes, including CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Strong communication and collaboration abilities within a team environment.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and learn new technologies quickly.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Experience with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Understanding of web security principles and best practices.<br></span><br></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\">Just as important are curiosity, strong problem solving ability, and the motivation to continuously improve how technology is designed and delivered.</span><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">About SiXworks</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\">SiXworks is a specialist digital innovation partner delivering secure, mission-critical technology to Defence and National Security organisations. We focus on digital experimentation, secure-by-design architecture, cloud technologies, and rapid application development to help our customers move faster and stay ahead of evolving challenges.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\">Our team combines expertise from across technology, business, and operational backgrounds including the armed forces creating a collaborative environment where practical thinking and innovation thrive.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Why Join Us</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\">Our culture is guided by six principles: <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Agility, Security, Innovation, Quality, Collaboration and Inclusivity</span> our <em>North Star</em> for how we work. SiXworks is a leading provider of secure digital solutions, specialising in digital experimentation and focused on fail-safe-fast cutting-edge technology solutions deployed in highly secure environments.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\">As an end-to-end digital innovation and delivery partner, we turn complex challenges into mission-critical digital advantages. This is a thrilling time for us, with ambitious plans for growth. We are looking for brilliant, experienced, driven and self-motivated people to join the team on our journey.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\">We offer competitive salaries and a package that supports your wellbeing and development, including 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, free Private Medical cover and Life Assurance, Generous pension (10% employer, 5% employee contribution), Bonus and Professional development and training support. In addition to secure parking, gym, café &amp; restaurant on site and lots of open break out spaces.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">A word on UK Security Clearance</span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\">Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance. More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here:  </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\"><a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Interested?</span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\">Please apply!</span></p>",
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