DV Cleared Backend Engineer – London Defence Tech

Searchability; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital transformation company based in central London seeks a Software Engineer with eDV clearance for mission-critical projects in Defence and National Security. The successful candidate will develop cloud-native applications and enhance systems through innovative technologies. A strong understanding of modern software practices, along with proven experience in languages like Java, TypeScript, or Python, is essential. Join a team that values technical excellence and collaboration for impactful projects.

Benefits

Clearance bonus

Company bonus

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Active UK Enhanced Developed Vetting (eDV) clearance required.
• Proven software development experience with one or more languages.
• Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices.
• Experience in Agile delivery teams (Scrum or Kanban).
• Proactive mindset with a focus on delivering value.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality software across the development lifecycle.
• Build and deploy cloud-native applications using modern technologies.
• Work within Agile and DevSecOps environments.
• Apply Site Reliability Engineering principles.
• Support technical decision-making and communicate best practices.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.

Skills

Java

TypeScript

JavaScript

Python

Agile methodologies

Strong communication skills

Tools

AWS Lambda

Spring Boot

NodeJS

Python FastAPI

Oracle

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Atlassian tools

Jenkins

GitLab

OWASP

Job description

A digital transformation company based in central London seeks a Software Engineer with eDV clearance for mission-critical projects in Defence and National Security. The successful candidate will develop cloud-native applications and enhance systems through innovative technologies. A strong understanding of modern software practices, along with proven experience in languages like Java, TypeScript, or Python, is essential. Join a team that values technical excellence and collaboration for impactful projects.