Cloud Native Software Developer

About The Company Searchability NS&D is supporting a leading technology consultancy with an established reputation for delivering complex software solutions across the UK National Security and Defence sector. The consultancy partners with government customers on sensitive, mission-critical programmes, developing secure technology that supports important operational outcomes. As programmes continue to grow, the organisation is expanding its engineering teams with experienced professionals who are motivated by challenging technical work and meaningful impact. This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to secure, modern platforms used in highly classified environments. You will join collaborative teams that value sound engineering, thoughtful problem-solving and responsible delivery. The work brings together contemporary cloud technologies and strong security practices in a setting where reliability, resilience and quality are essential. About The Role We are seeking an experienced Cloud Native Software Developer to join a high-performing engineering team in London. This is a permanent position with hybrid working and a salary of up to £95,000, depending on experience. Active Enhanced Developed Vetting (eDV) clearance is essential for consideration. You will design, develop and deploy secure cloud-native applications that address complex requirements for government customers. Working as part of an Agile team, you will contribute throughout the software development lifecycle, from understanding user needs and shaping technical approaches through to implementation, testing, deployment and ongoing improvement. The role involves building scalable, resilient applications in cloud and containerised environments. You will work with modern development practices and collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to produce high-quality software that meets demanding security and operational requirements. Your work will support programmes where dependable technology has direct relevance to national security operations. Qualifications - Active eDV clearance is essential. - Strong commercial experience in software engineering or software development. - Experience building cloud-native applications using AWS and/or Microsoft Azure. - Proficiency in Java, Python, Go or a comparable modern programming language. - Practical experience with Kubernetes, Docker and containerised microservices. - Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation or similar. - Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices. - An understanding of distributed systems and contemporary software architecture. - A collaborative approach and a commitment to delivering secure, maintainable software within Agile teams. Candidates should be comfortable working in environments with demanding security standards and complex technical challenges. The ability to communicate clearly, contribute to team discussions and adapt to evolving programme needs will be valuable in this role. Responsibilities - Design, develop, test and deploy secure cloud-native applications for classified customer environments. - Build and maintain scalable services, microservices and distributed software systems. - Apply cloud platforms, container technologies and Infrastructure as Code to support reliable deployments. - Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and embed DevSecOps principles throughout the development lifecycle. - Collaborate with developers, architects and other stakeholders to shape practical technical solutions. - Participate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, testing and continuous improvement activities. - Help ensure software is secure, resilient, maintainable and aligned with customer requirements. Benefits The package includes a salary of up to £95,000, a clearance retention bonus and a performance bonus. Employees can also access hybrid working, private medical insurance and a generous pension contribution. Annual leave is 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave. Ongoing training, professional certifications and career development are available, alongside the opportunity to contribute to some of the UK’s most significant National Security programmes. Equal Opportunity Searchability NS&D and the hiring organisation welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates and are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. Employment decisions are based on relevant skills, experience and role requirements. Active eDV clearance is an essential requirement for this position due to the nature of the work.