Software Engineer - SC or DV Cleared | Defence Sector
Hybrid - 4 Days/Week Onsite in Gloucestershire
Permanent | £55, - £75, DOE |
I'm working with a highly regarded technology consultancy delivering advanced software solutions into the UK defence and national security sectors. As they continue to grow their footprint in this space, they're looking to add an experienced Software Engineer to their team.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working across the full software development lifecycle while contributing to mission-critical projects in secure environments. You'll be supporting both internal greenfield projects and defence-focused client work, with a clear emphasis on innovation, quality, and impact.
Responsibilities:
1. Design, develop, test, and deploy bespoke greenfield software solutions.
2. Provide software consultancy and hands-on development across:
Backend/frontend coding
Unit, integration, and system testing
CI/CD workflows and deployment automation
Diagnostic tooling and support
Requirements:
Essential:
3. Strong experience with at least one of the following:
JavaScript (Node.js), Python, or another OO language
4. Active SC or DV clearance
If SC-cleared, you must be eligible and willing to undergo DV clearance
5. Strong understanding of software development lifecycles
6. Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills
7. Comfortable working in highly regulated, secure environments
Desirable:
8. Defence, national security, or government sector experience
9. Frontend/UI experience (e.g., React)
10. DevOps: Jenkins, Git/GitHub Actions, Bitbucket, Jira, Puppet
11. Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
12. Data storage: MongoDB, SQL, DynamoDB, ElasticDB
13. Familiarity with AWS CDK, NiFi
The Offer:
14. £55, - £75,
15. Hybrid working: 4 days per week onsite
16. Secure, mission-driven defence and national security projects
17. DV clearance sponsorship available for SC-cleared applicants
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