We are working with a specialist consultancy supporting highly sensitive national security programmes. They are looking for a Java Developer with active UKIC clearance to join a secure programme delivering critical software capabilities within the UK intelligence environment.

This role would suit a developer who is comfortable operating in secure, mission-critical environments and enjoys working on complex Back End systems that underpin high-impact government services.

The Role

You will join an established engineering team responsible for building and maintaining secure Back End services. Working in an agile environment, you will contribute to the design, development and improvement of scalable Java-based systems that support complex operational requirements.

The work will involve collaborating with engineers, architects and stakeholders to deliver robust, secure and well-tested solutions within a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain Back End services using Java
• Contribute to the development of scalable and secure microservices
• Write clean, maintainable and well-tested code
• Work closely with architects and technical leads on system design
• Participate in code reviews and continuous improvement of engineering practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within an agile delivery environment

Essential

• Active UKIC clearance
• Strong commercial experience developing in Java
• Experience building Back End or microservice-based systems
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and distributed systems
• Experience working within agile delivery environments
• Strong problem solving and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience with Spring Boot or similar Java frameworks
• Knowledge of containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Experience with cloud environments such as AWS
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Previous experience working within secure or classified environments

The Details

Contract: Contract - 6 months rolling
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Rate: £600
Location: Onsite in a secure UK government environment

If you hold active UKIC clearance and are interested in working on programmes that directly support national security, please get in touch for more information.