Software Engineer (Java/Hadoop)

Searchability; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchability is seeking a Software Engineer (Java/Spring Boot) in Gloucester on a permanent, hybrid basis. You will work on mission-critical data-processing software for National Security and Defence sectors, leveraging Java/Spring Boot and Big Data tools.

The role requires active SC clearance with DV eligibility and involves collaboration across engineering, data, and SRE teams to deliver scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Active SC clearance with DV eligibility required.
• Strong Java and Spring Boot experience.
• Experience with Big Data / Data Engineering.
• Knowledge of Hadoop and data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the full software development lifecycle for scalable software in sensitive environments.
• Collaborate with Software Engineers, Data Engineers, SREs and Product teams.
• Troubleshoot, monitor and support production systems.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Big Data

Data Engineering

Hadoop

Data Processing

Ansible

GitLab / CI/CD

SRE / Production Support

Monitoring / Troubleshooting

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

SOFTWARE ENGINEER – JAVA / SPRING BOOT – SC CLEARED

NEW PERMANENT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE FOR AN SC CLEARED SOFTWARE ENGINEER IN GLOUCESTER

• Salary: Up to £50,000
• Location: Gloucester
• Working Pattern: Hybrid
• Clearance: Active SC Clearance required – must be eligible for DV
• Type: Permanent

I'm currently working with a leading technology and engineering organisation supporting customers across National Security, Defence and Intelligence.

They're looking for a Software Engineer with strong Java and Spring Boot experience to join their growing engineering team, working on scalable software and data-processing solutions within highly sensitive environments.

You'll work across the full software development lifecycle alongside Software Engineers, Data Engineers, SREs and Product teams.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Java
• Spring Boot
• Big Data / Data Engineering
• Hadoop
• Data Processing & Pipelines
• Ansible
• GitLab / CI/CD
• SRE / Production Support
• Monitoring & Troubleshooting

Experience with AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, Apache Pig or distributed systems would be advantageous.

This is a great opportunity for an SC-cleared Software Engineer looking to work on mission-critical projects within the National Security & Defence space.