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Java Software Engineer (Multiple Locations)

Posted 2 hours 15 minutes ago by Sanderson Government & Defence

£40,000 - £75,000 Annual
Permanent
Not Specified
I.T. & Communications Jobs
England, United Kingdom
Job Description

Java Software Engineer (SC Cleared)

Locations: Multiple UK sites (hybrid/onsite depending on project)
Salary: £40,000 - £75,000 (flexible based on experience and leadership)
Clearance: SC clearance required (some programmes are UK-eyes only)

The Role

We're hiring Java Software Engineers to work across a range of public sector, national security and defence programmes, delivering secure, mission-critical systems with real-world impact.

You'll be involved across the full software development life cycle, working in Agile teams on complex, secure platforms.

What We're Looking For

  • Strong experience with Java (Spring/Spring Boot preferred)

  • Understanding of secure software development in regulated environments

  • Experience working in Agile teams (Scrum, CI/CD, TDD/BDD)

  • Familiarity with Git, Jira, and modern engineering practices


Why Apply

  • Broad salary range reflecting depth of experience and leadership (£40-75k)

  • Opportunities across public sector, defence and national security

  • Multiple UK locations with flexible working where possible

  • Clear progression for senior and lead-level engineers

SC clearance although some programmes may require sole UK-nationals.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

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