Application Developer

Job description

About the Role

Our client in the Defence sector is looking for a Software Engineer. As a Software Engineer, you will work with engineers, architects and delivery specialists to design, build and deliver secure digital solutions in highly secure environments.

Responsibilities

• Work with the development team to design, develop and maintain software
• Use Kotlin Jetpack Compose for Android to develop applications
• Ensure efficient code management and collaboration using GIT for version control
• Deliver backend solutions using either Rust, Python or Go
• Utilise Docker for containerisation to streamline deployment processes
• Automate software delivery and deployment by implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Provide constructive feedback to team members through code reviews

Required Skills

• Experience using GIT for version control and collaborative development.
• Experience using Android Kotlin for front-end development.
• A willingness to develop PoC applications where requirements may change rapidly and rework is common.
• Experience with backend development languages such as Rust, Python, or Go.
• Solid understanding of software development principles, Web APIs, standards and data structures.
• Experience with containerisation (Docker)
• Knowledge of DevOps processes, including CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Comfortable with developing in a secure environment

Package

On offer: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, free Private Medical cover and Life Assurance, 10% pension and discretionary bonus

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cheltenham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2026

Profession type

ICT

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English