Senior Software Engineer - active eDV required

Matchtech; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a qualified Senior Software Engineer with eDV clearance to join a prestigious organization in the Defence and Security sector. This permanent role requires full-time onsite work in either Gloucester, Manchester, or London. Responsibilities include designing software, collaborating with teams, and providing technical direction. The ideal candidate will have experience with Java, Spring Boot, cloud services, and containerisation, along with strong Agile skills. This role offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including holiday and pension contributions.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

25 days holiday plus statutory public holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Discretionary company bonus scheme

Life Assurance scheme

Flexible Benefits scheme

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.
• Contributing to the completion of project milestones.

Skills

Agile delivery

Java development

Spring Boot

JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue)

AWS or Azure

Enterprise-level web applications

Docker/Kubernetes

Unit and automation testing

Data visualisation techniques

MongoDB

Apache Kafka

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)

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.