Senior Software Engineer - active eDV required

Matchtech; England; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious organisation in the Defence and Security sector is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with eDV clearance to join their team in the United Kingdom. This role involves designing and building software, collaborating with stakeholders, and requires a strong foundation in Java development and Agile methodologies. Benefits include competitive salary, flexible holiday options, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

25 days holiday plus statutory public holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme up to 10.5% company contribution

Discretionary company bonus scheme

Life Assurance scheme valued at 6 times the salary

Flexible Benefits scheme including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience working in Agile delivery teams.
• Proficiency in Java development using Spring Boot.
• Knowledge of JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.

Responsibilities

• Designing and building software using industry best practices.
• Collaborating with stakeholders and other engineers.
• Driving continuous improvement within the team.

Skills

Java development using Spring Boot

Agile delivery experience

Knowledge of JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue)

Cloud services (AWS, Azure)

Docker/Kubernetes

Unit and automation testing

Familiarity with data visualisation techniques

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)

Tools

MongoDB

Apache Kafka

Job description

Active eDV required

Our client, a prestigious organisation within the Defence and Security sector, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with eDV clearance to join their team in Gloucester, Manchester, or London. This is a permanent role, requiring full-time onsite presence at one of the specified locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing and building software using industry best practices
• Collaborating with stakeholders and other engineers
• Contributing to the completion of project milestones
• Driving continuous improvement within the team
• Providing technical direction and collaboration with peers

Job Requirements

• Experience working in Agile delivery teams
• Proficiency in Java development using Spring Boot
• Knowledge of JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue
• Experience with cloud services like AWS or Azure
• Experience in building enterprise-level web applications or services
• Competence in Docker/Kubernetes containerisation and orchestration
• Skills in unit and automation testing
• Familiarity with data visualisation techniques and tools
• Understanding of structured and unstructured storage of data
• Experience with code repositories, branching strategies, pull requests, and merge processes
• Knowledge of MongoDB and Apache Kafka
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• 25 days holiday plus statutory public holidays, with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days
• Contributory Pension Scheme up to 10.5% company contribution
• Discretionary company bonus scheme
• Life Assurance scheme valued at 6 times the salary with pension
• Flexible Benefits scheme including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave

If you are a driven and qualified Senior Software Engineer who holds an eDV clearance, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and innovative team within the Defence and Security sector in Gloucester, Manchester, or London.