SC Cleared Java Developer
Summary
Java developer role delivering custom software for UK Central Government and national security clients at consultancy Fortice. Day to day involves designing, building, unit-testing and supporting multi-tier applications using Java, Spring Boot, AWS/Azure, Docker and Kubernetes, with mid-level UK security vetting (SC) required or attainable.
Salary: £43,000 - 83,000 per year
Requirements
- We are looking for experienced Software Developers at different stages of their careers, from early career to highly experienced engineers and Tech Leads.
- We are highly interested in experience with Java, Spring, Spring Boot, AWS, Azure, TDD, Pair Programming, CI/CD, Apache Camel, REST, JavaScript, React, Node, JUnit, Mockito, DDD, Docker, Kubernetes, JIRA, and Confluence.
- We work on projects for Central Government customers, so you must hold or be eligible for a mid-level of UK Security Vetting.
Responsibilities
- We design and develop client-side and server-side software for complex digital projects.
- We deliver agile custom software development and integration at enterprise scale.
- We act as designers and developers on client delivery engagements.
- We specify, develop, unit test, and implement complex multi-tier applications.
- We take ownership of components and ensure they are built to agreed standards and on time.
- We provide technical support for the transition of applications into live service and support.
Technologies
- AWS
- Apache Camel
- Azure
- CI/CD
- Cloud
- Confluence
- DDD
- Docker
- Support
- JIRA
- JUnit
- Java
- JavaScript
- Kubernetes
- REST
- React
- Security
- Spring
- Spring Boot
- TDD
- NodeJS
- LESS
More
We are working closely with a number of tech consultancies, from global businesses to small start-ups, building out Java development teams. We offer opportunities for people looking for either a well-established, progression-focused organisation or greater autonomy and flexibility while delivering complex digital projects aligned to the UKs Public Sector and National Security capability. You will join a passionate, professional, and highly skilled team working on innovative software solutions and cutting-edge digital and cloud-based architectures. We have sites across the UK, and the role can be office-based, on-site, or hybrid. We offer a competitive salary, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a 5% employer pension contribution, private healthcare, and flexibility over working patterns and hours where appropriate. Our process is typically two virtual stages completed in two to three weeks. We are committed to building diverse and inclusive teams and encourage people of all identities and communities to apply.
last updated 37 week of 2026