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# eDV-Cleared Software Roles in National Security

- **Company:** Forward Role Recruitment
- **Location:** Cheltenham, UK
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** £50,000.0 - £110,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Embedded Software, Python (Programming Language), OpenShift, Scrum Methodology, Reliability Engineering, Software Engineering, TypeScript, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Backend, Git, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Front End Software Development, Terraform, Docker
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815173827-edv-cleared-software-roles-in-national-security

## About the Role

We're interested in speaking with engineers who have experience across technologies such as:

 * Java
 * Python
 * C++
 * JavaScript / TypeScript
 * React
 * Angular
 * Spring Boot
 * .NET
 * AWS
 * Azure
 * Kubernetes
 * Docker
 * OpenShift
 * CI/CD
 * Terraform
 * Git

## Description

Multiple eDV-Cleared Software Opportunities - National Security & Defence

Location

Cheltenham, Manchester, Gloucester, London, Hampshire & Bristol

Salary

£50,000 - £110,000+ (depending on experience)
Contract and permanent opportunities available.

Multiple eDV-Cleared Software Opportunities - National Security & Defence

Due to continued growth across our National Security and Defence clients, we're recruiting for a range of eDV-cleared software engineering opportunities supporting some of the UK's most critical programmes.

Our clients include established defence organisations and specialist technology SMEs delivering secure software, cloud platforms, AI, cyber capability and mission-critical systems.

If you're looking for your next challenge within the National Security community, we'd love to have a confidential conversation.

Locations

 * Cheltenham
 * Manchester
 * Gloucester
 * Bristol
 * Hampshire
 * London
 * Corsham

Security Clearance

 * Active eDV clearance is essential
 * Candidates must be eligible to work within secure, on-site environments where required.

Current Opportunities

 * Junior Software Engineers
 * Software Engineers
 * Senior Software Engineers
 * Principal Software Engineers
 * Lead Software Engineers
 * Full Stack Developers
 * Backend Developers
 * Frontend Developers
 * C++ Software Engineers
 * Embedded Software Engineers
 * Platform Engineers
 * Site Reliability Engineers (SRE)
 * Software Architects
 * Technical Leads
 * Engineering Managers
 * Test Engineers
 * Software Test Engineers
 * Scrum Masters

What We're Looking For

We're interested in speaking with engineers who have experience across technologies such as:

 * Java
 * Python
 * C++
 * JavaScript / TypeScript
 * React
 * Angular
 * Spring Boot
 * .NET
 * AWS
 * Azure
 * Kubernetes
 * Docker
 * OpenShift
 * CI/CD
 * Terraform
 * Git

Experience will vary by opportunity, so if your background doesn't match every technology listed, we'd still encourage you to get in touch.


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