eDV Cleared Software Engineer

IO Associates; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A tech recruitment firm is seeking a Contract Software Developer for a hybrid role in London and Milton Keynes. The candidate will work on secure, scalable software using C# .NET Core and C++. Responsibilities include designing and maintaining software, building APIs, and ensuring best practices in security and coding standards. Active UK*C DV Clearance is required for this position. This role offers a competitive day rate between £500 to £600.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with C# .NET Core and C++.
• Knowledge of modern development practices and security trends.
• Experience with cloud platforms and security tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software using C# .NET Core or C++.
• Build APIs and microservices according to requirements.
• Embed secure coding practices into development activities.

Skills

C# .NET Core (v6+)

C++ (C++11+)

API development

CI/CD practices

Unit and integration testing

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Security tools (SAST, DAST)

Compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST)

Job description

Role:Contract Software Developer
Clearance:UK*C DV
Day rate:£500 to £600 | Outside IR35 | DOE
Location:Hybrid | Milton Keynes & London

We’re looking for a hands-on Software Developer who loves building secure, scalable, high-quality software. Join a collaborative team where your code, ideas, and security mindset make a real impact.

What You’ll Do:

• Design, develop, and maintain softwareusing C# .NET Core (v6+) or C++ (C++11+), with opportunities to work on .NET Core 8 microservices.
• Build APIs and microservices aligned with business and technical requirements.
• Embed secure coding practices into all development activities and CI/CD pipelines.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and team retrospectives to drive quality and maintainability.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure reliable, production-ready software.
• Stay up-to-date with modern development practices, frameworks, and security trends.

Nice to Have:

• Experience withcloud platforms(AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Exposure tosecurity tools(SAST, DAST, dependency scanning).
• Knowledge ofcompliance frameworks(ISO 27001, NIST).
• Certifications insoftware development, cloud, or security.

**Please note this role requires active UK*C DV Clearance.

If this sounds of interest, or you hold the right clearance but are looking for a slightly different role, please reach out for a confidential conversation to find out more!