Software Engineer Java Software Developers

Salary: £54,000 - 94,000 per year

Requirements:

• Commercial experience developing applications in Java
• Experience working with AWS cloud technologies
• Strong knowledge of Docker and containerisation
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Active SC Clearance
• Eligibility to undergo Enhanced Developed Vetting (eDV)
• Spring Boot
• Kubernetes
• Microservices architecture
• CI/CD tools and DevOps practices
• Experience within Defence, Government or secure environments

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and maintain Java-based applications
• Build and deploy solutions within AWS environments
• Develop containerised applications using Docker
• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions
• Contribute to the design of secure and scalable software architectures
• Ensure software is developed in line with best engineering practices

Technologies:

• AWS
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• DevOps
• Docker
• Java
• Kubernetes
• Security
• Spring
• Spring Boot
• microservices
• Support

More:

We are a growing technology consultancy delivering cutting-edge software solutions across the Defence and National Security sectors. We are hiring Java Developers at all experience levels, from Junior Engineers through to Senior Developers and Technical Leads, to work on complex, mission-critical systems supporting important UK Defence programmes. This is a London-based role requiring onsite work 4 days per week. We offer salaries ranging from 40,000 to 100,000 depending on experience, along with benefits, clear progression and professional development opportunities, access to modern technologies and cloud-native development practices, and collaborative, technically strong engineering teams. We are committed to respect, equality, and diversity, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives.

last updated 36 week of 2026