Senior Software Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join Our Client's innovative team within the AI and Defence technology industry. Renowned for developing cutting-edge AI systems aimed at supporting Defence, Security, and Resilience sectors, Our Client is recognized for its pioneering approach, collaborative culture, and commitment to fostering growth and technological excellence. This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented professional to contribute to significant advancements in sovereign AI capabilities, shaping the future of national security and strategic decision-making.

This critical role has been created to further develop and optimise Our Client's multimodal data fusion platform, a cornerstone of their operational intelligence solutions. As a senior member of the engineering team, you will be instrumental in designing and deploying core platform components that handle complex data integration, transformation, and representation across various environments-from cloud to edge to air-gapped systems. Your work will directly influence the technical evolution of systems that deliver impactful real-world outcomes. U.S. Citizenship is required

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the design, build, and operation of major platform components in close collaboration with the Chief Architect.
• Developing distributed systems capable of ingesting, transforming, and serving diverse multimodal data.
• Contributing to the development of agent frameworks and integrating existing architectures with emerging innovations.
• Defining deployment strategies suitable for cloud, on-premises, edge, and air-gapped contexts.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to create standardised solutions addressing complex data challenges.
• Ensuring system security, access control, and data integrity standards are adhered to in partnership with security stakeholders.
• Influencing architectural decisions and engineering standards across the organisation.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• A minimum of 7 years' experience in designing and delivering scalable, production-grade software systems.
• Proficiency in Python, with practical experience in handling multiple data modalities.
• Strong background in system architecture, with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Hands-on experience with container orchestration and deployment across diverse infrastructure environments.
• Recent practical experience working with agent frameworks and AI-assisted development workflows, including tools like Claude Code, Codex, or Cursor.
• Robust understanding of API design, cloud infrastructure, and security best practices.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives across teams and communicate technical concepts clearly to cross-disciplinary audiences.

Desirable skills that would enhance your application include:

• Experience with computational linguistics, graph technology, or knowledge representation.
• Familiarity with security standards specific to defence or government settings.
• Exposure to deployment at the edge or within air-gapped environments.

If you are a passionate engineer eager to work on high-impact projects that push the boundaries of AI and data integration within the defence sector, we encourage you to submit your CV. Join Our Client to help shape the next era of sovereign AI capabilities and make a tangible difference on a national and international scale.