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Principal Software Engineer - eDV Cleared

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GBP 80,000 - 100,000

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7 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Software Engineer with Enhanced DV Clearance to lead a talented team in developing innovative software solutions. In this pivotal role, you will design and deliver scalable applications both in the cloud and on-premise, while collaborating closely with engineering and product teams. Your expertise will help shape the direction of products that support national security efforts. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment that values technical leadership and innovation. Join a forward-thinking consultancy dedicated to keeping the UK safe through cutting-edge technology.

Qualifications

  • Must hold current Enhanced DV clearance.
  • Deep experience in software building and design.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of scalable software solutions.
  • Engage with customers to shape product and technology roadmap.

Skills

Technical leadership
DevOps methodology
Communication skills
Software design
User requirements translation
Mentoring development teams
Experience in National Security

Tools

Public cloud technologies
Open-source technologies
CI systems

Job description

PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER – DV CLEARED

BRAND NEW PERMANENT JOB OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE WITHIN A LEADING SOFTWARE CONSULTANCY FOR A SOFTWARE TEAM LEAD WITH ENHANCED DV CLEARANCE

  • Permanent job opportunity for a Principal Software Engineer
  • Leading National Security consultancy
  • Salary up to £100,000 + Benefits + Clearance Bonus
  • London based organisation in an easily accessible location

WHO WE ARE?

We are recruiting a Software Team Lead to work with a leading consultancy in London. We support Central Government, Defence and Law Enforcement customers across the UK with Software, Digital and Data products and tools to help keep the UK safe. Due to the nature of the work and the customers, you must hold enhanced DV Security Clearance.

WHAT WILL THE PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER BE DOING?

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will act as a Lead Technologist and work hand in hand with the engineering and product teams, leading the design and development. It will be your job to design and deliver scalable software both in the cloud, and on-premise. You’ll play a pivotal role in the design and direction of our products, and you’ll engage with key customers to understand their needs and shape them into an effective product and technology roadmap.

WE NEED THE PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER TO HAVE….

  • Current DV clearance (Enhanced)
  • We’re looking for deep and broad experience in building and designing software
  • Natural Technical leadership skills
  • Solid understanding and experience with modern DevOps methodology
  • Experience working in the National Security domain
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Experience scaling, leading and mentoring development teams
  • Experience with public cloud technologies
  • Experience translating user requirements into technical requirements
  • Must be able to use a wide variety of open-source technologies
  • Experience with CI and analysis systems
  • Experience with Bids and Tenders is preferred but not essential

TO BE CONSIDERED….

Please apply by clicking online or emailing me directly at dominic.barbet@searchability.com. For further information, please call me on 0203 854 0120 or 07704 152 640. I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable, please leave a message and either I or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER – DV CLEARED

KEY SKILLS:

SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER / SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER / LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER / JAVA DEVELOPER / JAVA ENGINEER / LEAD SOFTWARE DEVELOPER / SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER / DV CLEARED / DV CLEARANCE / DEVELOPED VETTING / DEEP VETTING / SC CLEARED / SC CLEARANCE / SECURITY CLEARED / SECURITY CLEARANCE

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