Software Engineer

Junior Software Engineer (Java & AWS)Cheltenham / hybrid£40,000 - £50,000 plus bonuses and benefitsCurrent SC clearance required

We are seeking a motivated and talented Junior Software Engineer to join a global leader in defence, cyber, and national security solutions. Based in Cheltenham, you will work alongside experienced engineers, architects, and delivery teams to develop secure, scalable software solutions that support critical government and defence programmes. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career software engineer looking to develop their technical skills in a highly collaborative environment while working on projects that have real-world impact. Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, test, and maintain software applications using Java.Support the development and deployment of cloud-native solutions within AWS environments.Collaborate with senior engineers and technical teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.Participate in code reviews and contribute to software design discussions.Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices-based applications.Assist with troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimisation activities.Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing practices.Ensure solutions adhere to security, quality, and compliance standards.Produce and maintain technical documentation where required.Work effectively within Agile delivery teams, participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives. Required Skills & ExperienceCommercial experience in Java development.Understanding of object-oriented programming principles and software engineering best practices.Experience with AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, ECS, or similar.Knowledge of REST APIs and microservices architectures.Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.Understanding of software testing methodologies and automated testing frameworks.Exposure to Agile development methodologies.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Desirable SkillsExperience with Spring Boot or related Java frameworks.Exposure to containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions. Due to the nature of the work, applicants must hold active SC (Security Check) clearance

What’s on offerCompetitive salary and excellent benefits package.Structured career development and mentoring from experienced engineers.Exposure to cutting-edge defence and cyber security projects.Ongoing training and certification support.Collaborative and inclusive working environment.Opportunities to work with modern cloud and software engineering technologies.