Software Developer (DV Security Clearance)

CGI; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm is seeking a Software Developer with DV Security Clearance. You will play a key role in delivering secure and innovative solutions while collaborating with clients. The position emphasizes a strong commitment to team growth, agility, and technical excellence. Ideal candidates will have skills in software design, Agile methodologies, and collaboration with stakeholders, making it a perfect opportunity for self-motivated developers.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension

Private healthcare

Employee share scheme

Qualifications

• Hold UK Security Clearance and be a sole UK National due to project security.
• Ability to design, develop, and deliver scalable software applications.
• Collaborate effectively with clients to understand business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative solutions to help safeguard the country.
• Develop systems built for performance, security, reliability, and scalability.
• Contribute to Agile delivery teams to ensure timely high-quality outputs.

Skills

Design and develop secure applications

Agile methodology

Collaboration with stakeholders

CI/CD tooling and practices

Job description

Overview

Software Developer (DV Security Clearance)

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named one of the World's Best Employers by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a member not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.

The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage with client technologies in a dynamic and rewarding environment. At CGI, we are deeply committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering extensive learning opportunities to help you stay at the forefront of an ever-evolving technology landscape. Our culture values innovation, collaboration, and ownership, making it an ideal environment for self-motivated individuals to thrive.

Role requirements

Our roles are only available if you hold a UK Security Clearance and are a sole UK National due to the secure nature of the project. You will either hold a higher level clearance or be willing to obtain it. Any individual without security clearance is welcome to apply and will always be considered for this or wider opportunities in CGI, where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• As a Software Engineer in our Secure Innovation & Advisory division, you will play a key role in delivering innovative solutions to help safeguard our country. You will work closely with clients to exploit new and bespoke technologies, providing them with a competitive advantage. The systems you develop will be built for performance, security, reliability, and scalability, leveraging modern CI/CD tooling and practices.

Qualifications

• Collaborate closely with clients and stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions
• Design, develop, and deliver secure, scalable, and maintainable software applications
• Contribute to Agile delivery teams, ensuring high-quality outputs are achieved within tight project timelines
• Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because you are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team - one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.