eDV Cleared Junior Software Engineer

IO Associates; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is looking for a Junior Software Engineer for their Cheltenham or Manchester office in a hybrid model. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in DevOps, cloud environments, and automation while working with a talented team. You will be responsible for building infrastructure as code, maintaining CI/CD pipelines, and engaging in cloud-based projects, all while enjoying a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python and/or Java.
• Understanding of modern DevOps principles.
• Exposure to container platforms like Docker and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
• Writing scripts and automation workflows.
• Supporting CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins or Ansible.

Skills

Python

Java

CI/CD

DevOps principles

Linux system administration

MongoDB

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Junior Software Engineer
Location:Cheltenham or Manchester (Hybrid)
Salary:£40,000 – £60,000 + benefits (DOE)
Clearance:Active UK*C DV

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking to expand their foundational experience in DevOps, software engineering, or cloud environments while collaborating with a highly skilled team

What You’ll Be Working On:

• Building and maintaining Infrastructure as Code using tools like Terraform

• Writing scripts and automation workflows, ideally inPythonorJava

• Supporting CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Ansible, or GitLab CI

• Contributing to cloud-based networking and containerised environments (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Working with Linux systems and databases such asMongoDBorElastic

What You’ll Bring:

• Proficiency inPythonand/orJava(strong scripting and automation mindset)

• Understanding of modern DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines

• Exposure to container platforms (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)

• Familiarity with Linux system administration

• Experience with databases likeMongoDBorElasticSearch

• A passion for working in secure, scalable cloud-based environments

Nice to Have:

• AWS Certification or interest in gaining one

• RHCSA or equivalent Linux admin knowledge