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Codefirstgirls

Software Engineer

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

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Role family
Engineering
Seniority
Mid level
Country
GB
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
23 Sept 2026

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the posting

This is a free training course followed by the potential for a role with one of our clients.

Title : Software Engineer

Job location: Cheltenham, UK (5 days onsite)

Description:

These job roles are linked directly to free education, and upon completion of our course, you will be equipped to start your new role.

  • THE ROLE:
  • Our clients are looking for Software Engineers to join their team.

ABOUT YOU & THE ROLE

Our clients are looking for a talented and motivated Software Engineer to join their growing team. In this role, you will focus on developing secure, high-performance software solutions and contributing to innovative projects in the cybersecurity space. While the primary focus is on hands-on development, problem-solving, and applied research, you may also take the lead on specific tasks or mentor peers.

Solid experience in software engineering with a strong understanding of secure coding principles.

Comfortable working with low-level desktop development for Windows and Linux.

Skilled in languages such as C, C++, C#, Python, and VueJS, with a willingness to learn new tools and technologies as projects demand.

Enjoys digging into challenging problems, exploring new ideas, and learning through applied research.

Able to take initiative and work independently while collaborating effectively within a small, close-knit team.

SOME THINGS YOU'LL BE WORKING ON

Designing and developing exciting new secure software projects.

Collaborating closely with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.

Contributing to applied research initiatives to improve and evolve cybersecurity capabilities.

Supporting and sharing knowledge across the team, including occasionally guiding junior team members.

Solving complex technical problems and building secure, high-performance software.

100% FREE LEARNING LINKED TO JOB ROLES

All of our courses are 100% free for all students. There are no secret or hidden fees, no payment upon completion, and no debt. We work with our partner companies to ensure this education is free for all learners.

Benefits - vary per client, but are competitive.

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