DV Cleared Software Engineer

Datasource Recruitment; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Datasource Recruitment is seeking Software Engineers to join a mid-sized SME with National Security experience. The role is hybrid, requiring 3-4 days on site, and candidates should be proficient in Java, C++, or Python and familiar with cloud deployment across AWS, Azure or GCP. DV clearance is required for the assignment.

Candidates will deliver highly secure software solutions, work in an Agile/Scrum environment, and contribute to technical documentation and testing strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience in software development using Java, C++, or Python.
• Familiar with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP).
• Some Linux knowledge beneficial.
• Experience with databases (Oracle or SQL).
• Familiar with testing/diagnostics tools (Robot Framework, Jenkins, GitLab).
• Experience with Agile software development (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban).
• Ability to write technical documentation (LLDs, user guides, release notes).

Responsibilities

• Deliver highly secure software solutions.
• Apply technologies to maintain a competitive edge.
• Work in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Deploy software onto Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Skills

C++

Python

Java

Linux

SQL

Robot Framework

Jenkins

GitLab

Cloud AWS

Cloud Azure

Cloud GCP

Agile (SAFe/Scrum/Kanban)

Documentation

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Ref: ZR_8571_JOB · Posted on 20 May 2026

Our client is a medium sized SME who are looking for Software Engineers to join their team – they have won work with a number of key projects and programmes!

You will need to have experience working within National Security, either in Java, C++ or Python.

This is a hybrid role with 3-4 days per week on site.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver highly secure software solutions.
• Understand how to exploit technologies to maintain competitive advantage.
• Work in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Work to deploy software onto Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Skills & experience

• Software development including languages such as C++, Python or Java.
• Understanding of Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP).
• Some knowledge of Linux would be beneficial.
• Oracle or SQL Databases.
• Testing and diagnostics using a range of tools such as Robot Framework, Jenkins or Gitlab.
• Experience of Agile software development (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, etc)
• Experience writing technical documentation such as LLDs, user guides, release notes etc

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Please note that the client has determined that the off-payroll working rules will apply to this assignment and therefore this contract will be run through an Umbrella Company. Income tax and primary national insurance contributions will be deducted at source from any payments made to the intermediary.

You will be required to hold a minimum of DV clearance. If you do not hold an active DV clearance, please familiarise yourself with the vetting process before applying.