Software Engineer
- Posted August 18, 2026
- £40000 - £100000 per annum
- London - 4 days a week onsite
- Permanent
Java Software Developers (SC Cleared)
📍 London (4 Days Per Week Onsite) 💷 £40,000 – £100,000 + Benefits (Junior, Mid or Senior roles)🔒 Active SC Clearance Required | Must Be Eligible for eDV
About the Opportunity
We’re partnering with a growing technology consultancy delivering cutting-edge software solutions across the Defence and National Security sectors. Due to continued project growth, they’re looking to hire Java Developers at all experience levels, from Junior Engineers through to Senior Developers and Technical Leads.
This is an opportunity to work on complex, mission-critical systems that support some of the UK’s most important Defence programmes, using modern cloud and containerisation technologies.
The Role
As a Java Developer, you’ll be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining secure, scalable applications within highly collaborative Agile teams.
You’ll have the opportunity to work across the full software development lifecycle, contributing to technical design, architecture discussions and delivery of cloud-native solutions.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop and maintain Java-based applications
- Build and deploy solutions within AWS environments
- Develop containerised applications using Docker
- Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams
- Participate in code reviews and technical discussions
- Contribute to the design of secure and scalable software architectures
- Ensure software is developed in line with best engineering practices
Required Skills & Experience
Essential
- Commercial experience developing applications in Java
- Experience working with AWS cloud technologies
- Strong knowledge of Docker and containerisation
- Experience working within Agile delivery environments
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Active SC Clearance
- Eligibility to undergo Enhanced Developed Vetting (eDV)
Desirable
- Spring Boot
- Kubernetes
- Microservices architecture
- CI/CD tools and DevOps practices
- Experience within Defence, Government or secure environments
What’s On Offer?
- Opportunities available from Junior through to Senior level
- Salaries ranging from £40,000 to £100,000 depending on experience
- Work on meaningful projects that make a real impact
- Access to modern technologies and cloud-native development practices
- Clear progression and professional development opportunities
- Collaborative and technically strong engineering teams
Location & Security Requirements
Due to the secure nature of the work, successful candidates will be required to work onsite in London 4 days per week.
Applicants must hold active SC Clearance and be eligible to obtain eDV clearance.
Apply
If you’re an SC-cleared Java Developer with AWS and Docker experience and are looking for your next challenge within the Defence and National Security sector, I’d be happy to discuss the opportunity in confidence.
Apply today or get in touch directly for further information.
Reasonable Adjustments:
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