Backend Software Engineer

7 days ago

Cheltenham, United Kingdom The Security Event Full time

Software Engineer – eDV Cleared New Opportunity in Cheltenham for Backend Developers who want to work on mission‑critical, operational projects Can be based in Cheltenham, Bristol, Gloucester Up to £95,000 + Benefits Clearance bonus + company bonus To apply, email: dominic.barbet@searchability.comor call: 07704 152 640 Are you ready to work on some of the UK’s most critical Defence & National Security programmes? We’re growing our DV Cleared engineering team to support large‑scale digital transformation projects across secure government and defence environments — helping to build modern, scalable, and secure systems that keep our country safe. The Opportunity You’ll be part of a highly skilled technical team designing and delivering digital platforms that drive mission success. This is a hands‑on engineering role where you’ll be developing cloud‑native, containerised applications and supporting end‑to‑end solutions — from concept and design through to implementation and optimisation. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams of developers, architects, UX specialists and delivery leads, you’ll help define and deliver modern, automated solutions that integrate cutting‑edge technology with traditional military operations. Key Responsibilities Deliver high‑quality software solutions across the full development lifecycle. Build and deploy cloud‑native applications using technologies such as AWS Lambda, Spring Boot, NodeJS, Python FastAPI, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB. Work within Agile and DevSecOps environments, utilising tooling such as Atlassian, Jenkins, GitLab, OWASP and AWS services. Apply Site Reliability Engineering principles to enhance reliability, resilience, and performance. Support technical decision‑making, explaining trade‑offs and best practices to clients and stakeholders. Contribute to a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and technical excellence. About You We’re looking for innovative engineers who thrive on solving complex challenges. You’ll bring a mix of hands‑on technical ability, curiosity, and strong communication skills — with a desire to make an impact in the Defence and National Security space. Qualifications You should have: Active UK Enhanced Developed Vetting (eDV) clearance. Proven software development experience with one or more of Java, TypeScript, JavaScript, or Python. Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices and design patterns. Experience working in Agile delivery teams (Scrum or Kanban). A proactive mindset — someone who spots opportunities, champions small details, and delivers real value for clients. Why Join You’ll be joining a growing, mission‑focused engineering community that values collaboration, technical excellence, and personal growth. Expect challenging work, the freedom to innovate, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on projects that matter. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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