Senior to Principal Software Engineers - DV cleared

Cheltenham

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Software Engineers - Senior to Principal Level (DV Cleared)

Location: Cheltenham (Onsite)
Salary Range: £47,000 - £105,000 per annum (dependent on level and experience)
Clearance Required: Current UK Developed Vetting (DV) is essential
Contract Type: Permanent

We are hiring Software Engineers across a range of levels (Senior, Lead, and Principal) to support high-priority defence and national security programmes. These are onsite roles based in Cheltenham, working on long-term, mission-critical systems that shape the future of UK defence technology.

Whether you're looking to step up into a lead role or are already operating at principal level, these positions offer the opportunity to join a collaborative, purpose-driven engineering environment with access to exciting, impactful work in secure environments.

About the Role

You'll be working with modern Java-based tech stacks to deliver scalable, resilient software solutions. Projects span infrastructure, data, and cloud transformation, with a focus on agile delivery and engineering excellence. You'll have the opportunity to influence architecture and design decisions, mentor team members, and contribute directly to the ongoing enhancement of national security platforms.

Key Technologies & Skills

Java (primary language) plus exposure to JavaScript or Python

Cloud platforms: AWS or Azure

DevOps tooling: Jenkins, GitLab, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift

Databases: SQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch

Agile delivery and CI/CD pipelines

Experience working in secure or regulated environments

What We're Looking For

Proven software engineering experience at senior or leadership level

Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Commitment to engineering best practices and continuous improvement

Current UK DV clearance is mandatory

What You'll Get

Competitive salary based on experience and level

Flexible working options including 9-day fortnight and compressed hours

Private healthcare, performance bonus, and strong career development support

Opportunities to work on meaningful, long-term projects with real-world impact

If you're a driven engineer with DV clearance and a strong Java background, this is your chance to join a forward-thinking, security-focused engineering team working at the heart of UK defence.

Apply now to explore where your skills could take you

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