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MOD DV-Cleared Software Engineers
Location: Central London
Working Pattern: 4-5 days per week onsite
Clearance: Active MOD DV required, opportunity to gain higher level clearance
Salary: £50,000 - £85,000 + £5,000 bonus + strong benefits
About the Role
Want to work directly on mission-critical National Security programmes?
Do you enjoy solving difficult and unfamiliar technical problems?
Keen to delve into a brand new, exciting greenfield AI project?
If you're an experienced MOD DV-cleared Software Engineer looking to get closer to the sharp end of National Security, this is the opportunity for you.
Fortice are working with a highly specialist engineering business in London that has built its reputation delivering complex, mission-critical technology directly into the National Security space.
Founded in 2020 by experienced technology leaders who wanted to build something different from traditional "bums-on-seats" consultancies and defence primes, the business has grown organically to around 20 engineers and is now entering an exciting period of growth.
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They're looking for exceptional Software Engineers, particularly those who are curious, adaptable and enjoy solving difficult problems rather than simply working within a narrow technology speciality.
YOU:
- Enjoy solving difficult and unfamiliar technical problems
- Are naturally curious and want to keep learning
- Can operate as a generalist rather than being restricted to one technology
- Have strong software engineering fundamentals
- Are comfortable learning new technologies
- Want to work directly on mission-critical National Security programmes
- Take ownership rather than waiting to be told what to do
- Want to continue developing technically throughout their career
- Hold active MOD DV clearance, and are eligible for enhanced clearance
Tech Stack:
- Java
- C++
- Rust
- Python
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- DevOps / Cloud technologies
- AI / ML - beneficial but not essential
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THE OPPORTUNITY:
- Work directly within National Security.
- Gain exposure to highly sensitive, mission-critical programmes.
- Opportunity to progress to eDV-level work, subject to eligibility.
- Work on a greenfield AI programme.
- Work alongside a strong team of highly capable engineers.
- Avoid the traditional large-prime / body-shopping consultancy model.
- Gain broad technical exposure across modern software and cloud technologies.
- Genuine opportunity to shape your own career.
- Remain hands-on technically or progress into technical leadership.
- Strong emphasis on learning, training and development.
Important Notes:
- This is not a remote role.
- Due to the nature of the work and the security requirements, you'll be expected to work 4–5 days per week on-site, depending on the project.
- For this specific programme, sole UK nationality is required.
Interested?
Apply directly or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
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