Security Cleared Software Engineer

Overview

In this role you will contribute to Fortice’s National Security and Defence Practice, delivering complex digital projects for Central Government. You will join a hybrid-enabled team across the UK, collaborating with cross-functional colleagues to scale capabilities and support government clients. The role combines hands-on development with building the practice and ensuring security vetting requirements are met. This is a chance to grow technically while supporting high-impact public sector missions.

Pay / Benefits

• fully funded development program
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• performance bonus
• clearance bonus
• employer pension contribution
• company-provided healthcare plan

Responsibilities

• Deliver digital software solutions for Central Government projects within the National Security and Defence Practice
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy scalable applications
• Contribute to the growth and maturation of the practice through technical excellence and knowledge sharing
• Adhere to security and vetting requirements for working on government programs
• Participate in hybrid work arrangements across UK offices

Key requirements

• Active SC clearance
• Eligible for DV level UK Security Vetting
• Experience as Software Developer or in related roles
• Willingness to work on Government-focused projects
• Flexibility with diverse tech stacks

• collaborative
• adaptable
• clear communicator
• Frontend: React, Redux, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular, TypeScript
• Backend: Node, Java, Python, Spring Boot, MongoDB, Golang
• Tooling: Git, Maven, Jenkins, Docker

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