Day Rate: £650 + (Inside IR35)
Contract Length: 12 months
Clearance Required: UKIC DV

An opportunity is available for an experienced Software Engineer to support a high-profile national security programme, delivering solutions that have real-world impact across UK Government environments.

This is a long-term day-rate contract with a strong on-site requirement, predominantly based at a Cheltenham customer site, with some travel to Gloucester.

The Role

You will join a growing engineering team working on data-focused and cloud-enabled systems within a secure environment. The role involves designing, building, testing, and supporting software components that form part of well-engineered information and communications systems.

A strong background in database-centric development, particularly Oracle, alongside experience with Ansible, is key to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing, coding, testing, correcting, and documenting software components
• Assisting in the implementation of software within engineered information and communications systems
• Providing accurate estimates of development effort from given specifications
• Working with Oracle databases and Ansible-driven infrastructure
• Analysing code defects and delivering timely fixes
• Supporting data processing-focused solutions
• Mentoring junior engineers and providing technical oversight where appropriate
• Contributing to Agile ways of working and knowledge sharing

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong background as a DBA / database-focused engineer
• Solid experience with Oracle
• Experience with Ansible
• Good understanding of back-end software development
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Desirable Experience

• Exposure to cloud engineering (e.g. AWS)
• Knowledge of Docker, microservices, or containerised architectures

Ideal Profile

• Motivated by solving complex technical challenges
• Keen to learn new skills and continuously improve
• Comfortable working full-time on-site with customers
• Holds active UKIC DV clearance

Interview Process

• Single-stage interview via Microsoft Teams

If you are a DV-cleared Software Engineer with strong Oracle and Ansible experience looking for a long-term contract within the national security space, please apply with your latest CV.