Skills

Python Java Go DevOps Kubernetes Azure AWS Agile Analytics Terraform

Job Specifications

Senior Software Engineer (Java) | Cheltenham (Hybrid 3 days per week on-site) | Up to £80,000 | SC Clearance required

MERITUS ware excited to be supporting a growing Secure Technical Consultancy looking for an SC Cleared Senior Software Engineer to support one of their National Security Clients.

The role is largely backend focused, working across a modern cloud-native stack. You’ll be building and maintaining services primarily using Java and Python and deploying applications into the cloud using Kubernetes. Infrastructure is managed through Terraform, and the platform makes use of technologies such as Elasticsearch to support data search and analytics requirements.

Active SC clearance is essential due to the nature of the work. They also require candidates to be eligible for DV clearance.

Main Responsibilities:

Develop, maintain, and improve backend services and applications
Take ownership of technical delivery within your area of the system
Work closely with other engineers, DevOps, and stakeholders in an agile environment
Contribute to design decisions and help guide less experienced team members
Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and fit for purpose

Required Skills:

Active SC Clearance
Strong commercial experience with Java and/or Python
Experience working with Cloud Technologies (Azure / AWS) in production environments
Solid understanding of Kubernetes and containerised deployments
Experience using Terraform or similar infrastructure-as-code tools

Benefits:

Salary up to £80,000
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Private medical insurance
Opportunity to go through DV vetting

Got your attention?

If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the Senior Software Engineer role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS.

About the Company

Leading the charge across Aerospace, Defence, and Space. MERITUS connects worldwide industry talent with pioneering organisations through our multitude of bespoke talent attraction and retention methods, designed with you in mind. We are the fastest growing Aerospace, Defence and Space brand in the UK, specialising in innovative talent resource solutions within the security cleared space. We work in partnership with our clients on projects undisclosed to the general public, supporting the curation of their resource supply ... Know more