Backend Software Engineer Java / Cloud (SC Cleared) Guildford, Surrey (Hybrid - x3 days per week on-site) 12-month contract Rates: Negotiable (DOE) We are currently supporting a major organisation within the Defence & Space sector who are looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join a collaborative Agile Scrum team working on innovative geospatial software solutions. Youll be involved across the full software development lifecycle, contributing to the design, development, testing and deployment of scalable, cloud-based services using modern technologies. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain high-quality, scalable Java-based applications Contribute to reusable design patterns to improve team velocity Write unit and automated tests to support high-quality delivery Participate in design and code reviews, ensuring best practice around security, maintainability and scalability Produce clear technical documentation and share knowledge across the team Actively contribute within an Agile Scrum environment, including sprint planning, reviews and daily stand-ups Work collaboratively to meet sprint commitments and delivery milestones Essential Skills Strong commercial experience with Java Experience developing cloud-based services Unit testing and test-driven development experience Desirable Skills DevSecOps awareness (e.g. Tekton, ArgoCD, SonarQube) Experience with Kubernetes or Red Hat OpenShift Exposure to Quarkus framework Front-end development experience using Angular Additional Information Security Clearance: SC required (or eligible) Working hours: 35 hours per week (compressed working pattern available) Occasional travel between UK sites may be required Interview process: virtual interview followed by onsite visit If youre an experienced Java Software Engineer looking for a long-term contract within a secure, high-impact environment, this is an excellent opportunity to work on meaningful technology programmes with modern tooling and strong engineering culture.