Senior to Principal Software Engineers - DV cleared

Software Engineers – Senior to Principal Level (DV Cleared)\\n\\nLocation: Cheltenham (Onsite)\\nSalary Range: £47,000 – £105,000 per annum (dependent on level and experience)\\nClearance Required: Current UK Developed Vetting (DV) is essential\\nContract Type: Permanent\\n\\nWe 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.\\n\\nWhether 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.\\n\\nAbout the Role\\n\\nYou'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.\\n\\nKey Technologies & Skills\\n\\nJava (primary language) plus exposure to JavaScript or Python\\n\\nCloud platforms: AWS or Azure\\n\\nDevOps tooling: Jenkins, GitLab, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift\\n\\nDatabases: SQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch\\n\\nAgile delivery and CI/CD pipelines\\n\\nExperience working in secure or regulated environments\\n\\nWhat We're Looking For\\n\\nProven software engineering experience at senior or leadership level\\n\\nStrong problem-solving and communication skills\\n\\nCommitment to engineering best practices and continuous improvement\\n\\nCurrent UK DV clearance is mandatory\\n\\nWhat You'll Get\\n\\nCompetitive salary based on experience and level\\n\\nFlexible working options including 9-day fortnight and compressed hours\\n\\nPrivate healthcare, performance bonus, and strong career development support\\n\\nOpportunities to work on meaningful, long-term projects with real-world impact\\n\\nIf 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.\\n\\nApply now to explore where your skills could take you