MOD DV Software Engineer — National Security AI (On-site)

Fortice; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortice seeks an experienced Software Engineer with active MOD DV clearance to work on mission-critical National Security programmes in London. The role focuses on solving difficult problems across multiple languages and platforms, with exposure to AI/ML and cloud technologies.

You will be a generalist, owning tasks end-to-end, learning new technologies, and contributing to a greenfield AI programme. This is an on-site role requiring 4–5 days per week in the office and eligibility for enhanced

Qualifications

• MOD DV clearance required or eligible
• Excellent problem-solving skills across multiple technologies
• Ability to operate as a generalist and learn new tools quickly
• Strong software engineering fundamentals and hands-on coding ability
• Willingness to work on-site on National Security programmes

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain mission-critical software for National Security projects
• Work across Java, C++, Rust, Python, and cloud-based tooling
• Contribute to DevOps practices and containerized pipelines
• Take ownership and continuously improve technical skills

Skills

Java

C++

Rust

Python

Software fundamentals

Generalist mindset

Tools

Docker

Cloud platforms

Job description

Fortice seeks an experienced Software Engineer with active MOD DV clearance to work on mission-critical National Security programmes in London. The role focuses on solving difficult problems across multiple languages and platforms, with exposure to AI/ML and cloud technologies.

You will be a generalist, owning tasks end-to-end, learning new technologies, and contributing to a greenfield AI programme. This is an on-site role requiring 4–5 days per week in the office and eligibility for enhanced