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Software Engineer (Java/Python)

Anson MccadeGloucester, Gloucestershire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 14 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a competitive salary and the chance to contribute to impactful national security projects, fostering significant career growth and skills development in cutting-edge technologies. You'll thrive here if you're an experienced Java or Python developer eager to collaborate within a supportive team and make a tangible difference. Apply today to join this esteemed organization and advance your engineering career!

Quick Overview

Salary
£40k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Software Engineer (Java/Python) National Security

Location: Gloucester| Hybrid

£40,000 £60,000 + Bonus + Security Clearance Allowance

We're looking for Software Engineers to join a growing National Security team based in Gloucester. You'll work on cutting-edge, mission-critical projects, developing secure software solutions that have a real impact.

Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll help design, build and support applications used within some of the UK's most sensitive environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop and maintain high-quality software solutions
  • Develop back-end applications using Java or Python
  • Work with cloud technologies
  • Write clean, secure and well-tested code
  • Collaborate within Agile development teams
  • Participate in code reviews and technical discussions
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing

What youll need?

  • Commercial software development experience using Java or Python
  • Experience with cloud platforms AWS preferred, although Azure or GCP experience is welcomed
  • Understanding of software engineering best practices
  • Experience working within Agile environments
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Whats on offer?

  • Competitive salary
  • Annual Bonus
  • £7,000 Security Clearance Allowance
  • Hybrid working
  • Excellent training and career development opportunities
  • Opportunity to work on meaningful National Security programmes

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo Developed Vetting (DV).

Interested? Simply apply with your CV or get in touch!


Skills

GCP
AWS
Agile
Azure
Java
Python

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