Software Engineer

JAM Recruitment; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a DV cleared Software Engineer with a strong DBA background for a national security program in Cheltenham. This role involves designing and developing software components, specifically for data-focused systems, and requires hands-on experience with Oracle and Ansible. The ideal candidate will be technically strong and motivated to work in a collaborative Agile environment. The position is contract-based for 12 months, with a rate of £500 to £570 per day, inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Strong background as a DBA / data-focused software engineer.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle and Ansible.
• Solid understanding of backend systems and data processing.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software components within a secure system environment.
• Support and develop Oracle and Ansible-based infrastructure.
• Analyse code defects and deliver timely fixes.

Skills

DBA background

Experience with Oracle

Experience with Ansible

Data processing knowledge

Agile teamwork

Job description

DV Cleared Software Engineer (DBA / Data-Focused)

Contract: 12 months

Location: Cheltenham (5 days per week onsite, occasional travel to Gloucester)

Rate: £500 - £570 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Must hold live UKIC DV clearance

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Software Engineer with a strong DBA background to support a growing national security programme based in Cheltenham. This role sits within a high-performing technical team delivering solutions that have real-world impact across the UK Government sector.

You'll work on data-focused systems, contributing across the full software lifecycle while supporting and improving secure Oracle-based platforms and automation using Ansible.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, document and support software components within a secure system environment
• Provide accurate estimates for development effort from given specifications
• Work with a strong focus on data processing and database-driven systems
• Support and develop Oracle and Ansible-based infrastructure, including automation
• Analyse code defects and deliver timely, robust fixes

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong background as a DBA / data-focused software engineer
• Hands-on experience with Oracle and Ansible
• Solid understanding of backend systems and data processing
• Proven ability to troubleshoot, analyse and resolve complex technical issues
• Comfortable working collaboratively within Agile teams

Desirable

• Exposure to cloud or platform technologies such as AWS, Docker, microservices
• Experience working in secure or regulated environments

The Ideal Candidate

You'll be technically strong, curious, and motivated to solve complex problems. This role would suit someone who enjoys working close to the data layer, values clean, well-documented solutions, and wants to contribute to meaningful, high-impact programmes.