🔐 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.
