DV Cleared Java Software Engineer
Location: Cheltenham
Salary: Up to £100,000 D.O.E
Clearance: Active Developed Vetting (DV West only) required
Are you a DV-cleared Java engineer?
We're looking for a skilled Software Engineer with strong Java, AWS, and Microservices experience to join a defence-based tech consultancy.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Building scalable, secure microservices in Java (Java 11+)
* Designing and deploying infrastructure in AWS
* Contributing to architecture discussions and secure-by-design approaches
* Collaborating within an Agile team alongside DevOps engineers and architects
* Working in a classified environment where real-world impact matters
Tech Stack:
* Java 11+, Spring Boot
* AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3, CloudFormation, etc.)
* Docker/Kubernetes
* CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI)
* Kafka/REST APIs/OAuth2
What You'll Need:
* Active DV (Developed Vetting) West clearance - must be current and in-date
* Proven experience in Java-based software engineering roles
* Hands-on AWS experience (certifications welcome but not essential)
* Strong grasp of microservices architecture and best practices
* Solid understanding of security principles and secure coding standards
Bonus Points for:
* Exposure to MOD, GCHQ, or similar secure government environments
* Experience with container orchestration (K8s, OpenShift)
* Test-driven development or automated testing frameworks
Why Join?
* Work on meaningful, secure national defence projects
* Long-term contract or permanent options available
* Hybrid working pattern + flexible schedule
* Supportive, cleared team that values high standards and purpose-driven engineering
Not Cleared Yet?
Unfortunately, due to project requirements, we can only consider candidates with active DV West clearance at this time.
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