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Senior Software Engineer - DV Cleared

Senior Software Engineer - DV Cleared

On site

Cheltenham, United kingdom

£ 90,000 /year

Senior

Full Time

24-11-2025

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Skills

Python Java JavaScript TypeScript Docker Kubernetes Training Autonomy react AWS Agile Spring Spring Boot OpenShift Express Microservices

Job Specifications

Do you ever get the feeling you are being treated like just another number, a cog in the machine?

Business politics and lack of defined progression pathways leaving your career progression hamstrung?

If you want the respect, autonomy and recognition you deserve, now is the time to consider your options for Q1 2026.

Join a scale up aligned to the National Security domain

You will still shift the dial; but importantly will develop cutting-edge, mission-critical applications quicker, better and different to slower-moving bureaucratic competitors.

You will remain responsible for driving change, code efficiency and enhancing functionality - confidently challenging and driving projects in the right direction.

The technology experience you bring might include some of the following:

Java Microservices - Spring boot
Javascript / React / Node / Typescript
Python
Kubernetes / Openshift / Docker
AWS
Agile

What's in it for you?:

up to £90,000 base salary + clearance bonus + benefits
Flexible working & hybrid (expectation of 3-4 days/week high side/office-based)
Learning & Development - formal training, mentoring and certifications
Healthcare, Life Insurance
Clearance bonus (10%, £5k, 15% uncapped... all depends on the business you join)
A role brimming with purpose!

Due to the nature of the positions, you must hold a current enhanced DV Clearance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels)

How to apply?:

You may not want to click Easy Apply and answer the questions that follow... totally understandable.

If we are connected, drop me a DM to express an interest.
Alternatively, I can be reached on 07815 979 664 for call/text/WhatsApp.

Equality and Inclusion:

Fortice is committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams. Fortice strongly encourages people of all identities and communities to apply to the roles we advertise, it may well be that you could be more suited to a different opportunity.

Regardless of background, race, religious beliefs or sexual orientation, Fortice exists to enable good people, to do better work with greater outcomes.

About the Company

We are an independent, purpose-driven recruitment consultancy who exist to help build great businesses. We partner with organisations across consulting and technology , connecting good people to create and scale the businesses shaping tomorrow. Our team are trusted to deliver critically important projects in both the Public and Private sectors focusing on developing technology to make the UK a safer place. Brought together through shared values, the team are our greatest asset. As a collective, we subscribe to empathetic... Know more