Cloud Native Engineer (Software, DevOps, Architecture) - National Security

Location: Cheltenham, UK (Hybrid)

Software: to £90,000

DevOps: to £100,000

Architect: to £115,000

About the Opportunity

Sanderson is partnering with an established tech consultancy hiring Cloud Native Engineers to deliver secure, cloud-native solutions that modernise public-sector and national-security organisationsacross three specialisms:

• Software Engineering (Java, full stack, microservices)
• DevOps / Platform Engineering (Kubernetes, automation, cloud)
• Solution & Cloud Architecture (distributed systems, event-driven design)

You’ll work hands-on building secure, scalable systems; shaping technical direction; and contributing to a collaborative engineering culture focused on simplicity, resilience, and impact.

If you enjoy modern cloud-native tech, solving meaningful problems, and being part of a growing consultancy shaping its identity-this is the place to do it.

Key Responsibilities

(Responsibilities vary slightly but share the same cloud-native foundation.)

Software Engineering

• Design and build cloud-native applications using Java (Spring Boot) and React
• Develop microservices, APIs, and event-driven components
• Work with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and distributed data patterns

DevOps / Platform Engineering

• Build and maintain secure, automated platforms using Docker, Kubernetes, and IaC
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and delivery automation
• Manage cloud environments (AWS/Azure), observability, and reliability tooling

Architecture

• Define cloud-native architectures for secure, high-impact systems
• Lead decisions around microservices, workflow automation, event-driven patterns
• Translate complex requirements into scalable, maintainable technical designs

Essential Skills & Experience

You should bring strengths in at least one of the below:

Software Engineering

• Strong experience with Java, Spring Boot, APIs, and microservices
• Full-stack experience with React beneficial

DevOps / Platform

• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD tooling
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Architecture

• Experience designing distributed systems and cloud-native architectures
• Understanding of DDD, scalability, resilience, and security best practice

And across all roles:

• Exposure to SQL/NoSQL databases
• Ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Adaptable, proactive mindset suited to a growing consultancy environment

Security Clearance Requirements

Due to the nature of client work, candidates must hold active DV (Developed Vetting) clearance:

Unfortunately, applicants who do not meet this criteria cannot be considered.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

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