Software Engineering Specialist (DV Cleared)

About the role

We are looking for a Software Engineering Specialist with DV clearance to join a leading organisation delivering secure, mission‑critical technology solutions. This fully onsite position supports high‑profile government and national security programmes, offering the chance to work on complex, impactful software projects.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain bespoke software solutions for critical government initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with customers to understand and solve technical challenges.
• Mentor junior colleagues and share best practices across the engineering team.
• Contribute to the delivery of high‑quality engineering projects using modern technologies and platforms.
• Occasionally travel to customer sites as required.

Required profile

• Proven experience delivering software engineering projects.
• Strong development background in at least one language such as Python, C++, Java, C#, C or Objective‑C.
• Ability to take ownership of complex technical work and see it through to completion.
• Current DV (Developed Vetting) clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain it.
• Willingness to work full‑time onsite (London, Manchester, Ipswich or Cheltenham) with occasional travel.

Required skills

• Python
• C++
• Java
• C#
• C
• Objective‑C
• JavaScript
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Jenkins
• Git
• AWS
• MEAN stack
• Agile delivery experience

What we offer

• Competitive rates based on experience and client requirements.
• Opportunity to work on high‑impact government and national security programmes.
• Fully onsite role with access to modern technology stacks.
• Mentorship and professional development within a specialist engineering team.