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# Java Software Engineer

- **Company:** Forward Role Recruitment
- **Location:** Gloucester, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £45,000.0 - £70,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Software Engineering, Software Systems, TypeScript, Private Cloud Environment, ReactJS, Gitlab, Software Library
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2902058474-java-software-engineer

## About the Role

* Must be able to obtain security clearance; British citizenship and five years' continuous UK residency generally required

## Description

I am working with a national security client seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack Software Engineer with strong expertise in Java, TypeScript, JavaScript and React to join a live project within a Central Government team. This is a hybrid role with a designated base office, alongside regular client engagement., * Design, development and testing of bespoke software solutions

 * Wide use of open-source libraries and components across a varied tech stack
 * Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab
 * Deploying to public cloud (AWS, Azure) and private cloud environments
 * Full software lifecycle involvement, from concept and requirements through to delivery, support and maintenance
 * Opportunity to lead teams and manage client engagement, depending on experience


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