Software Engineer Java Software Developers
Summary
Java Software Engineer for a technology consultancy building mission-critical systems for UK Defence and National Security programmes. Day to day you design, develop and deploy Java/Spring Boot microservices on AWS using Docker, Kubernetes and CI/CD within Agile teams. London-based, onsite 4 days per week, with active SC clearance required.
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
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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 40 week of 2026