Contract Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the National Security sector is seeking a Contract Software Engineer for a long-term engagement in Gloucestershire. The ideal candidate will have active UK DV clearance and hands-on experience with modern frontend frameworks and backend technologies. This role offers an opportunity to work on impactful projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Active UK DV clearance is essential.
• Hands-on experience with modern frontend frameworks.
• Understanding of backend technologies.

Responsibilities

• Full Stack Software Engineer for a long-term engagement.
• Work in the National Security space.
• Develop and maintain software applications.

Skills

React

Vue

Angular

Node.js

Uvicorn

Nginx

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Docker

Podman

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Ansible

Terraform

CloudFormation

Bash

PowerShell

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Contract Software Engineer, Gloucestershire

Client: iO Associates - UK/EU

Location: Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

iO Associates is hiring a Full Stack Software Engineer for a long-term engagement in the National Security space.

Note: Due to the nature of the project, active UK*DV clearance is essential. We cannot consider applicants without this security clearance.

Location: Gloucestershire

Duration: 12 months

We welcome candidates who meet some or all of the following criteria:

• Hands-on experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular
• Understanding of backend technologies like Node.js, Uvicorn, or Nginx
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Knowledge of containerisation and orchestration tools like Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code and configuration management tools like Ansible, Terraform, or CloudFormation
• Scripting skills in Bash, PowerShell, or similar

Not the right fit but hold the necessary clearance?

iO has multiple roles across various clients and is interested in candidates open to working on a hybrid basis in Cheltenham, Bristol, Manchester, Milton Keynes, or London.