Senior Software Engineer

CACI Ltd; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software consultancy is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer for its Cheltenham office. The role involves implementing software solutions and utilizing a range of technologies, including Java and AWS, within an Agile team. All candidates must hold a British passport and have resided in the UK for the last five years to obtain security clearance. The company prides itself on a supportive environment with competitive benefits, including wellbeing support and flexible working options.

Benefits

Free 24/7 counselling helpline

Flexitime and remote working

Assigned Career Coach

Company social events

Onsite allowances for lunch and drinks

Qualifications

• Commercial experience using a range of languages, including Java and AWS.
• Ability to obtain security clearance: British passport holder, lived in the UK for 5 years.
• Previous consultancy experience desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement software solutions including design, development, and testing.
• Utilize tools to build continuous integration pipelines.
• Deploy software systems in various environments, including AWS and Azure.
• Full software lifecycle involvement from concept to maintenance.

Skills

Java

AWS

Agile methodologies

GitLab

Job description

Posted Tuesday 10 February 2026 at 01:00

About Us:

We are the Information Intelligence Group (IIG) of CACI UK, a specialist software consultancy providing new bespoke solutions to solve our customers complex operational problems. As our business continues to grow, we are interested in speaking with a Full Stack Software Engineer with experience in Java to join one of our live projects within our National Security Government team.

Due to the nature of the work, the role will be based predominately from our Bristol office (next to Temple Meads station).

The Opportunity:

We have a wide variety of teams who support our customers on a range of interesting and complex projects, building new bespoke software solutions and providing them with up to date capability to meet their needs. As a Software Engineer, you will join an Agile focussed team, gaining exposure to:

• Implementing software solutions including design, development and testing
• Using a wide range of technologies, specialising in the use of open-source libraries and components
• U tilising tools such as GitLab to build continuous integration pipelines, which help monitor and ensure software quality and security
• Deploying software systems to a mixture of environments, including public (AWS and Azure) and private cloud
• Full Software Lifecycle involvement: project concept formalisation; requirements analysis and specification; architecture design; implementation and delivery; training and support and software lifecycle and maintenance
• Lead teams and managing engagement with our clients (depending on experience)

The Fit:

At present we are interested in speaking to Full Stack Engineers with commercial experience using a range of languages / technologies including Java & AWS. Previous consultancy experience is useful but not essential.

Due to the industries we work in, we require all our team to be able to obtain security clearance. To qualify for this, you must be a British passport holder and have lived permanently in the UK for the last 5 years.

We take great pride in taking care of our talent, providing a highly dynamic, inclusive and team-led environment where everyone can thrive. We value every member of our business, and strive to be a place you’re excited to work. Our market-leading package of benefits reflects this.

WELLBEING - Free 24/7 counselling helpline and employee assistance programme

WORK YOUR BEST - City-centre offices across the UK, combined with flexitime and at home working

LEARN & GROW - Assigned Career Coach to holistically guide development

SOCIAL - Get-togethers throughout the year, from ad hoc socials to the Summer Party in London and annual awaydays

ONSITE ALLOWANCES - expenses for lunch and drinks

CACI is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Embracing the diversity of our people, we are on a journey to build a truly inclusive work environment where no one is treated less favourably due to ethnic origin, age, sex, gender identity, veteran status, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, and disability or health condition, actively working to prevent discrimination.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will;

• Provide reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process where requested (contact a member of the recruitment team on 020 7602 6000 to discuss individual requirements further).
• Offer people with health conditions and disabilities, meeting the minimum criteria for a role, an interview.

Our people are unique and we encourage, and support them, to be confident in contributing to our inclusion journey.