Software Engineer – National Security & Defence (eDV Cleared)- Multiple UK Locations

Forward Role; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Role in the United Kingdom is seeking Software Engineers to join National Security projects requiring DV clearance / Green Badge. The roles span backend, embedded, frontend and full-stack development across multiple UK locations such as Cheltenham, Bristol, London and more.

You'll work in secure, mission-critical environments, with opportunities to upskill in areas like AWS and Kubernetes, and to shape technical ownership within a flatter team structure.

Qualifications

• Active eDV/Green badge clearance required.
• Experience across backend, embedded, frontend or full-stack domains.
• Willingness to work in mission-critical security environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop across backend, embedded, frontend and full stack roles.
• Contribute in secure, mission-critical software projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across UK locations.

Skills

AWS

Kubernetes

Tools

Backend

Embedded

Frontend

Full Stack

Job description

Software Engineer – National Security (DV Cleared/ Green Badge)

Multiple UK Locations

Multiple specialist engineering organisations are delivering mission-critical software solutions across the UK's National Security sector in data, secure systems, and cloud transformation, at a genuinely exciting stage of growth.

Locations

• Hampshire
• Bristol
• Corsham
• Gloucester
• Cheltenham
• London
• Manchester

Rates

• Competitive (£50k-£110k), dependent on experience and SFIA grading
• Full details on application

Security Clearance

• Active eDV/ Green badge clearance required

The Roles

• Multiple positions open now, all levels
• Backend, Embedded, Frontend & Full Stack
• No siloing into one discipline unless that's your preference
• Room to specialise, cross-train, or broaden your remit over time
• Active support to upskill in areas like AWS or Kubernetes
• Secure, mission-critical environments throughout

Progression & Culture

• Career progression based on technical remit and impact, not years served
• Flatter structure with a genuine team culture — not lost in a large hierarchy
• Real technical ownership and influence over how problems get solved, not just what gets built