Software Engineers – Senior to Principal Level (DV Cleared)

Location: Cheltenham (Onsite)
Salary Range: £47,000 – £105,000 per annum (dependent on level and experience)
Clearance Required: Current UK Developed Vetting (DV) is essential
Contract Type: Permanent

We 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.

Whether 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.

About the Role

You’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.

Key Technologies & Skills

• Java (primary language) plus exposure to JavaScript or Python

• Cloud platforms: AWS or Azure

• DevOps tooling: Jenkins, GitLab, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift

• Databases: SQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch

• Agile delivery and CI/CD pipelines

• Experience working in secure or regulated environments

What We're Looking For

• Proven software engineering experience at senior or leadership level

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

• Commitment to engineering best practices and continuous improvement

• Current UK DV clearance is mandatory

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary based on experience and level

• Flexible working options including 9-day fortnight and compressed hours

• Private healthcare, performance bonus, and strong career development support

• Opportunities to work on meaningful, long-term projects with real-world impact

If 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.

Apply now to explore where your skills could take you.

Principal Cloud Solutions Architect – DV Cleared

Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire (Onsite)
Salary: £83,600 – £125,400 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Clearance: Current UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance is essential

We are supporting a leading defence-sector consultancy in the recruitment of a Principal Cloud Solutions Architect for a permanent role based in Cheltenham. This is a senior opportunity for an experienced professional with deep expertise in AWS cloud architecture to help shape, secure, and modernise critical national infrastructure.

You’ll play a key role in designing and delivering secure cloud solutions, guiding multi-disciplinary teams, mentoring engineers, and setting the technical direction across high-security programmes. This is an opportunity to define possible—contributing to solutions that underpin national resilience and mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and lead the delivery of secure, scalable AWS-based solutions within complex, high-assurance environments
• Translate functional and non-functional requirements into actionable architecture and implementation plans
• Produce high- and low-level designs, CONOPS, SyOPs, and other technical documentation
• Lead quality assurance and technical governance activities across projects
• Coach and mentor junior engineers, and support knowledge sharing across teams
• Manage delivery priorities, budgets, and schedules in coordination with stakeholders and project managers

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Active DV clearance is a strict requirement
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (or equivalent certification)
• Proven experience designing and deploying AWS solutions at enterprise scale
• Strong background in system administration (Linux/Windows), cloud networking, and IPv4
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, AWS CDK, or CloudFormation
• Experience with containerised environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially in secure environments

Desirable Skills:

• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Familiarity with Ansible, Puppet, Jira, Confluence, and Agile delivery methodologies
• Background in secure software delivery and knowledge of ITIL-based service management

This is a rare chance to work at the cutting edge of secure cloud transformation, contributing to programmes of national importance.

Apply now if you are a skilled cloud architect with DV clearance and a passion for delivering secure, innovative solutions.