Software Engineer

Haystack is working with a specialist software consultancy on this opportunity!

📍 Fully remote, UK (occasional client travel, expenses paid)

💰 £50,000 - £70,000

Description

We’re hiring a Software Engineer on behalf of a leading UK software consultancy that delivers cutting-edge solutions to complex, high-impact projects within the public sector.

You’ll work in an agile, cross-functional team designing, developing, and deploying secure, scalable software solutions used across government and enterprise environments.

This is a remote-first position with occasional on-site client collaboration (typically once every two weeks, expenses covered).

What you’ll do

• Design, build, and test software solutions across the full SDLC
• Use a range of open-source technologies and frameworks to develop high-performance applications
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with tools like GitLab to ensure software quality and security
• Deploy solutions across AWS, Azure, and private cloud environments
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into robust, maintainable systems
• Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to technical documentation

Core skills & experience

• Strong experience as a Software Engineer (backend or full stack)
• Proficiency in Java and/or JavaScript (React, Angular, or Vue.js)
• Hands-on experience with AWS (Lambda, S3, EC2, RDS, DynamoDB)
• Understanding of REST APIs, SQL/NoSQL databases, and microservices
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and CI/CD tooling
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance (British citizen, UK resident for 5+ years)

Why join

• £50,000 - £70,000 salary depending on experience
• Remote-first setup with flexible working
• High-impact projects across government and enterprise clients
• Continuous learning and exposure to modern cloud technologies
• Supportive, agile engineering culture focused on technical excellence