
Software Engineer
On site
Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Full Time
03-03-2025
Job Specifications
About
Software Engineering Opportunities | Defence / National Security Industry | Salaries up to £100,000 | Security Clearance Required | Cheltenham
MERITUS are working with a number of Defence / National Security clients in the Cheltenham area looking to grow their software engineering functions. We're looking to speak with experienced software engineers holding active security clearance (SC, DV, eDV).
Join a variety of our clients where your skills and expertise are not just valued but celebrated. As a vital asset to their organisation, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to ground-breaking projects and initiatives that make a real difference.
We're looking for people with experience in the following areas:
Experience programming in at least one of: Java, Python, JavaScript, C++, C#, React. Strong experience developing solutions in an Agile / Scrum environment. Exposure to building CI / CD solutions (Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins Git etc). Holding active clearance (SC, DV, eDV).
Available Roles
Lead Developers, National Security / Defence, C++ or Python, Up to £80,000. Senior Developers, National Security, Java, Python or JavaScript, Up to £105,000 Cyber Software Engineers, National Security, Python or C++, Up to £105,000 Data Software Engineers, National Security, Python & SQL, Up to £105,000 Developers, National Security / Defence, C++, Python or Java, Up to £60,000. Senior Developers, Consultancy, Java, Python or JavaScript, Up to £85,000. Senior Developers, Consultancy, Java / React, Up to £100,000. Mid Level Developers, Small Consultancy, Java, Python or JavaScript, Up to £85,000.
If you're interested in hearing more about any of these opportunities then please apply today
Nice-to-have skills
Java
Python
JavaScript
C++
C#
React
Agile
Scrum
Docker
Kubernetes
Jenkins
Git
SQL
Cheltenham, England
Work experience
Frontend
Backend
Fullstack
DevOps
Languages
English
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