Contract Java Developer - eDV Cleared
24-month contract Java developer role building and maintaining secure backend services and microservices for a UK national security government programme, Cheltenham-based 3 days per week on-site. Requires active Enhanced DV (eDV) clearance; daily rate up to £700 depending on experience.
- Compensation
- £700 / day
- Location
- Gloucester, United Kingdom
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Active Enhanced DV (eDV) clearance
- Strong Java development experience
- Experience working within secure or government environments
- Experience with microservices architectures
- Knowledge of RESTful APIs and backend services
- Experience working in Agile delivery teams
Nice to have
- Experience with Spring / Spring Boot
- Exposure to containerisation (Docker / Kubernetes)
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines
- Knowledge of cloud environments such as AWS or Azure
Full description
Contract Java Developer - Enhanced DV Cleared
New Contract Opportunity for a Java Software Developer in Cheltenham with eDV Clearance
New contract opportunity working on highly secure operational systems within the National Security domain
Enhanced DV (eDV) Clearance required for access to high-side systems
Cheltenham based - 3 days per week on-site
24 month contract
Daily rate up to £700 DOE
WHO WE ARE?
We are recruiting for a highly secure government programme delivering critical capabilities across the UK National Security sector. Working within a collaborative and fast-paced engineering environment, you will contribute to the development of secure, scalable software solutions used to support real-world operational outcomes.
Due to the sensitive nature of the work, candidates must hold active Enhanced DV (eDV) clearance.
WHAT WILL THE JAVA DEVELOPER BE DOING?
You will be joining an experienced engineering team developing and enhancing secure backend systems that underpin mission-critical capabilities. The role involves designing, developing and maintaining Java-based services within highly secure environments, collaborating closely with other engineers, architects and stakeholders to deliver robust and reliable software.
WE NEED THE JAVA DEVELOPER TO HAVE
Active Enhanced DV (eDV) Clearance
Strong Java development experience
Experience working within secure or government environments
Experience with microservices architectures
Knowledge of RESTful APIs and backend services
Experience working in Agile delivery teams
IT WOULD BE NICE FOR THE JAVA DEVELOPER TO HAVE
Experience with Spring / Spring Boot
Exposure to containerisation (Docker / Kubernetes)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines
Knowledge of cloud environments such as AWS or Azure