Location:

Onsite (secure location, UK) Clearance:

Developed Vetting (eDV) required Employment Type:

Permanent Overview

We are seeking an experienced Fullstack Software Engineer with active eDV clearance to join a high-performing engineering team working on critical projects within the UK Defence and National Security sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining secure, scalable, and high-quality software solutions across both front-end and back-end systems. Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain fullstack applications with a focus on performance, security, and reliability

Contribute to software architecture and technical decision-making in complex, secure environments

Implement and maintain APIs, databases, and user interfaces

Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following modern engineering practices

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including DevOps, Security, and Data Engineering

Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems

Contribute to Agile ceremonies and continuous delivery practices

Essential Skills & Experience

Active

eDV clearance

(applications without this cannot be considered)

Strong experience with

JavaScript/TypeScript

and modern frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue)

Proficiency in

back-end development

(Node.js, Java, C#, or Python)

Experience with

databases

(SQL and/or NoSQL)

Strong understanding of

secure coding practices

Proven ability to work in Agile environments and deliver solutions to tight deadlines

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and automated testing

Desirable Skills

Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP in secure/on-prem equivalents)

Containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible)

Previous experience in Defence, National Security, or Government projects

Personal Attributes

Strong problem-solving skills with an analytical mindset

Ability to work effectively in high-trust, secure environments

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Adaptability and resilience when working on mission-critical projects

Benefits

Competitive salary and package (dependent on experience)

Opportunity to work on highly impactful projects of national importance

Professional development and training opportunities

Secure and stable long-term career path

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