Senior Software Engineers Ref. 3667

UK Intelligence Services • cheltenham, england, United-Kingdom • Posted May 29, 2026

Location cheltenham, england
Job Type Full-time
Category IT & Technology
Posted May 29, 2026

Salary and Benefits

Salary: £50,354 to £60,036. Includes a basic salary, skills payment, a concessionary payment of £2,758, and a one‑off recruitment bonus of £3,500 paid in two instalments (£1,750 on arrival and £1,750 after completion of probation). A successful skills assessment may lead to an increase of £9,766.

Flexible Working

Full‑time, part‑time, or compressed hours are available. Hybrid working (on‑site and remote) may be limited by job requirements, but some homeworking is possible. Flexible start and finish times are supported where feasible.

About GCHQ

GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency that protects the UK from terrorism, cyber‑attacks and espionage. We use cutting‑edge technology and partnerships, working with MI5 and MI6, to keep the UK safe. The agency values teamwork, diversity and inclusion.

Role Overview

As a Senior Software Engineer you will design and develop mission‑critical solutions, ...

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