Software Engineer

Clearance: Active MOD DV required, opportunity to gain higher level clearance

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.

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
• Java
• C++
• Rust
• Python
• Docker
• DevOps / Cloud technologies
• AI / ML - beneficial but not essential

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.

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.