Java Developer - eDV Clearance


Company:	Additional Resources Ltd
Salary:	£600 to £650 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cheltenham, GL50 3JZ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	1 Oct 2026
Closing date:	1 Nov 2026

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Summary

An opportunity has arisen for a

Java Developer to join a specialist cyber technology and software assurance company supporting UK Defence and Critical National Infrastructure programmes.

As a

Java Developer, you will develop and enhance secure Java applications, backend services and system integrations within a restricted environment.

This is a 12-month contract based role offering a salary range of £600 - £650 per day and benefits.

You will be responsible for:

- Developing and enhancing Java-based backend services.

- Designing and implementing secure, scalable applications.

- Building and integrating RESTful APIs.

- Working with microservices architectures.

- Collaborating with engineers, architects and relevant stakeholders.

- Work within an Agile development environment

- Contributing to the development of technology supporting UK national security operations

What we are looking for

Active Enhanced Developed Vetting (eDV) security clearance is essential.

- Strong experience in Java development.

- Prior experience working in secure, government or national security environments.

- Background working with microservices.

- Solid knowledge of RESTful APIs and backend services.

- Experience working within Agile development teams.

Desirable:

- Familiarity with Spring or Spring Boot.

- Knowledge of Docker or Kubernetes.

- Experience with CI/CD processes.

- Familiarity with AWS or Azure.

Thecandidatesfromthefollowingbackgroundwillbeconsidered:

- Java Developer, Java Engineer, Java Software Developer, Java Software Engineer, Software Engineer, Software Developer, Java Backend Developer, Backend Developer, Backend Java Developer

If you have active eDV clearance and strong Java development skills, apply today to explore this contract opportunity.

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Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

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