Software Engineer

Day Rate: £650 (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 12 months Clearance Required: UKIC DV An opportunity is available for an experienced Software Engineer to support a high-profile national security programme, delivering solutions that have real-world impact across UK Government environments. This is a long-term day-rate contract with a strong on-site requirement, predominantly based at a Cheltenham customer site , with some travel to Gloucester . The Role You will join a growing engineering team working on data-focused and cloud-enabled systems within a secure environment. The role involves designing, building, testing, and supporting software components that form part of well-engineered information and communications systems. A strong background in database-centric development, particularly Oracle , alongside experience with Ansible , is key to success in this role. Key Responsibilities Designing, coding, testing, correcting, and documenting software components Assisting in the implementation of software within engineered information and communications systems Providing accurate estimates of development effort from given specifications Working with Oracle databases and Ansible -driven infrastructure Analysing code defects and delivering timely fixes Supporting data processing-focused solutions Mentoring junior engineers and providing technical oversight where appropriate Contributing to Agile ways of working and knowledge sharing Required Skills & Experience Strong background as a DBA / database-focused engineer Solid experience with Oracle Experience with Ansible Good understanding of back-end software development Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Desirable Experience Exposure to cloud engineering (e.g. AWS) Knowledge of Docker , microservices, or containerised architectures Ideal Profile Motivated by solving complex technical challenges Keen to learn new skills and continuously improve Comfortable working full-time on-site with customers Holds active UKIC DV clearance Interview Process Single-stage interview via Microsoft Teams If you are a DV-cleared Software Engineer with strong Oracle and Ansible experience looking for a long-term contract within the national security space, please apply with your latest CV.