Contract Java Developer - eDV Cleared

Searchability NS&D; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 112,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site three days a week

Job summary

Searchability NS&D is seeking a Java Software Developer for a Cheltenham-based role with Enhanced DV clearance. The contract spans 24 months, with a daily rate up to £700 DOE and three days on-site per week. You will design, develop, and maintain secure Java backend services within government environments.

Ideal candidates will have strong Java experience, familiarity with microservices, RESTful APIs, and Agile teams. Spring Boot, Docker and Kubernetes are desirable extras.

Qualifications

• Active Enhanced DV clearance required.
• Strong Java development experience.
• Experience in secure or government environments.
• Experience with microservices architectures.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and backend services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Java-based backend services.
• Design and implement microservices and APIs.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects and stakeholders.
• Work in Agile delivery teams to deliver robust software.

Skills

Java

eDV clearance

Microservices

REST APIs

Agile

Tools

Spring Boot

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

Contract Java Developer - Enhanced DV Cleared

New Contract Opportunity for a Java Software Developer in Cheltenham with eDV Clearance

New contract opportunity working on highly secure operational systems within the National Security domain
Enhanced DV (eDV) Clearance required for access to high-side systems
Cheltenham based - 3 days per week on-site
24 month contract
Daily rate up to £700 DOE

WHO WE ARE?

We are recruiting for a highly secure government programme delivering critical capabilities across the UK National Security sector. Working within a collaborative and fast-paced engineering environment, you will contribute to the development of secure, scalable software solutions used to support real-world operational outcomes.

Due to the sensitive nature of the work, candidates must hold active Enhanced DV (eDV) clearance.

WHAT WILL THE JAVA DEVELOPER BE DOING?

You will be joining an experienced engineering team developing and enhancing secure backend systems that underpin mission-critical capabilities. The role involves designing, developing and maintaining Java-based services within highly secure environments, collaborating closely with other engineers, architects and stakeholders to deliver robust and reliable software.

WE NEED THE JAVA DEVELOPER TO HAVE

Active Enhanced DV (eDV) Clearance
Strong Java development experience
Experience working within secure or government environments
Experience with microservices architectures
Knowledge of RESTful APIs and backend services
Experience working in Agile delivery teams

IT WOULD BE NICE FOR THE JAVA DEVELOPER TO HAVE

Experience with Spring / Spring Boot
Exposure to containerisation (Docker / Kubernetes)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines
Knowledge of cloud environments such as AWS or Azure