Software Engineer

Anson McCade; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy is seeking a Java Engineer to work on secure and high-assurance systems for UK defence and national security. The ideal candidate will have commercial Java experience and active MoD DV clearance. You will be developing and maintaining critical Java applications within strict governance frameworks. This position offers career development opportunities and long-term engagement on impactful programmes. Strong candidates are disciplined engineers focused on value through defence experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary

15% sign-on bonus

Structured career development

Qualifications

• Commercial experience as a Java Engineer.
• Strong engineering discipline and attention to quality.
• Active MoD DV clearance is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining Java applications on MoD programmes.
• Writing clean, maintainable, and secure code.
• Collaborating with other engineers and technical stakeholders.

Skills

Java development

Attention to quality

Experience in structured environments

Job description

Java Engineer

Salary:

• London: £60,000 - £80,000
• Bristol: £63,000 - £75,000

Location: London or Bristol | Hybrid (client site attendance required)

Function: Software Engineering | Java Development | Secure Systems

Industry: Defence | National Security | Public Sector

Active MoD DV clearance is mandatory

Join a leading global consultancy delivering mission-critical software for UK defence and national security. Our client works at the heart of MoD programmes, building secure, high-assurance systems that support national priorities. They are now hiring Java Engineers at multiple levels to work on long-term defence programmes.

About the Role

As a Java Engineer, you will work on secure MoD systems in a highly regulated environment. You will contribute to the development and maintenance of Java-based applications that support defence and national security operations. The work is delivery-focused, governed by strict standards, and designed to produce traceable, high-quality outcomes.

This is not commercial product development. The systems you work on matter.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Developing and maintaining Java applications on MoD programmes
• Writing clean, maintainable, and secure code
• Working within established engineering and delivery frameworks
• Operating under strict governance, assurance, and security controls
• Collaborating with other engineers and technical stakeholders

Ideal Background

• Commercial experience as a Java Engineer
• Strong engineering discipline and attention to quality
• Experience working in structured or regulated environments
• Ability to follow defined processes and standards
• Active MoD DV clearance is mandatory

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive salary based on level and location
• 15% sign-on bonus
• Long-term work on high-impact MoD programmes
• Highly marketable defence and national security experience
• Structured career development, mentoring, and training investment
• Access to future opportunities across defence, public sector, and commercial programme

Who Should Apply

This role suits Java Engineers who already hold active MoD DV clearance and want to work on meaningful, high-impact systems in a disciplined engineering environment. If you are looking to build long-term career value through defence experience rather than short-term commercial work, this role is a strong fit.