DV-Cleared Software Engineer – Equity & Flexible Hours

The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in growth company

Flexible working hours

Flat structure with founders and SMEs

Job summary

The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd in Nottingham is seeking a Software Developer with DV clearance to design and build software for government and defence systems, from architecture through deployment. You'll work in a fast-moving startup, writing clean code in languages such as C#, Java, Python or C++, and collaborating with government stakeholders to translate requirements into working technology.

The role offers £48,500 to £60,000, flexible hours around a full-time office presence, equity in a

Qualifications

• DV clearance is required or eligible and willing to undergo vetting (essential).
• 3+ years commercial software development experience in a modern language (C#, Java, Python or C++).
• Experience in secure, regulated environments where process matters.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and initiative.
• Good communication with non-technical government stakeholders.
• Interest in defence technology and willingness to wear multiple hats as the team grows.

Responsibilities

• Design and build software for classified defence and government systems from architecture to deployment.
• Write clean, well-tested code in a fast-moving startup where work ships quickly.
• Work directly with government stakeholders to translate operational requirements into working technology.
• Debug and optimise existing systems with real operational weight.
• Contribute to architecture decisions and shape what gets built.
• Pair with a small senior engineering team and learn defence-specific standards.

Skills

DV clearance

3+ years experience

C#

Java

Python

C++

communication

defence tech interest

Tools

Not specified

Job description

The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd in Nottingham is seeking a Software Developer with DV clearance to design and build software for government and defence systems, from architecture through deployment. You'll work in a fast-moving startup, writing clean code in languages such as C#, Java, Python or C++, and collaborating with government stakeholders to translate requirements into working technology.

The role offers £48,500 to £60,000, flexible hours around a full-time office presence, equity in a