iO Associates
DV Cleared Software Engineer

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iO are looking for an experienced Software Engineer with active DV Clearance to join one of our clients on a large Defence programme. Ideally, we're looking for someone who has experience leading teams whilst still remaining hands-on.
Start: ASAP
Rate: £675 - £725 per day
Location: London, 3 days per week on site
Duration: 3 months initial contract
Security Clearance: Active DV Clearance
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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You will play a huge part in influencing the engineering standards and technical delivery of a modern platform using Python, React, TypeScript, Kubernetes, and cloud-native technologies.


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Essential Skills & Experience
- Experience working within Defence or National Security programmes
- Previous experience leading software development teams.
- Strong development expertise in:
- Python
- React
- TypeScript
- FastAPI
- REST APIs
- React
- TypeScript
- Strong understanding of PostgreSQL & MongoDB
- Docker & Kubernetes
- Previous experience working within MOD deployment environments.
- Active DV Security Clearance.
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