DV Cleared Software Engineer | DV | Up to £80,000 | Gloucester

Company Overview: Join a dynamic consultancy specializing in delivering highly secure, innovative solutions for DV-cleared projects across the public and private sectors. We are experts in designing and implementing secure, cutting-edge software and systems using Agile methodologies. Our focus is on supporting critical national infrastructure and sensitive data environments, ensuring that our clients receive robust, scalable, and secure solutions.

Job Overview: As a Software Engineer, you will be integral to designing, developing, and maintaining microservice-based systems. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, engage with stakeholders to understand complex requirements, and transform them into functional software components. This role requires a proactive individual who thrives in fast-paced environments, is adaptable, and brings a passion for solving complex problems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of microservice-based systems, ensuring security and performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit requirements and translate them into actionable technical stories.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative development culture.
• Work with Agile methodologies to deliver high-quality software that meets client specifications.
• Utilize infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, Ansible) and cloud services (AWS, Azure) for environment setup and configuration.
• Integrate security at every phase of the software development life cycle, focusing on DevSecOps best practices.
• Engage with clients and team members, contributing to technical discussions and strategy formulation.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in software development with expertise in at least three of the following: Java, Spring Boot, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, ReactJS.
• Experience with unit testing frameworks (Cypress, Cucumber, Selenium) and BDD tools (Gherkin, Cucumber).
• Strong understanding of microservice design patterns, containerization (Docker), and SOLID principles.
• Proficiency in cloud services, particularly AWS or Azure, including compute, storage, networking, and Kubernetes.
• Experience in CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and automation.
• Familiarity with Agile and Lean methodologies, with a proven track record of working in collaborative environments.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience in secure software design for sensitive or classified environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with an innovative approach to technical challenges.
• Ability to engage with non-technical stakeholders and clearly communicate complex technical concepts.

Location: Hybrid working model with flexibility to work on-site as needed. Candidates must be willing to undergo security clearance processes due to the nature of the projects.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Flexible working arrangements (part time or full-time).
• 33 days of holiday, including bank holidays.
• Pension and additional financial incentives, including salary sacrifice schemes.
• An opportunity to work on impactful projects in a high-performance environment.

Security Clearance: Due to the nature of the work, the candidate MUST currently hold DV clearance, please do not apply without it as your application will not be considered.