Secure Backend Engineer - eDV Cleared, Architecture & Impact

Forward Role; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Role are seeking a Backend Software Engineer for the National Security sector. Work across secure, mission-critical systems and the full backend stack, delivering robust APIs and services.

The role supports Java, Python, C++, C#, and Go, with opportunities to shape architecture in a high-trust environment. You will work across multiple UK locations including Cheltenham, London, Bristol, and more, with active eDV clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Design and build backend services and APIs underpinning secure, mission-critical systems
• Work across the full backend stack - from data layer to service architecture
• Opportunities across Java, Python, C++, C#, and Go - open to your strongest language and stack
• No siloing into legacy maintenance only - genuine scope to shape architecture and technical direction
• Active support to upskill in areas like AWS or Kubernetes
• Secure, mission-critical environments throughout

Job description

Forward Role are seeking a Backend Software Engineer for the National Security sector. Work across secure, mission-critical systems and the full backend stack, delivering robust APIs and services.

The role supports Java, Python, C++, C#, and Go, with opportunities to shape architecture in a high-trust environment. You will work across multiple UK locations including Cheltenham, London, Bristol, and more, with active eDV clearance required.