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Software Engineer

Job Posted: 23 days ago

Salary: £ 550 - 750 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Expire in: 5 days

Job Description

DV Cleared Software Engineer (DBA / Data-Focused)

Contract: 12 months

Location: Cheltenham (5 days per week onsite, occasional travel to Gloucester)

Rate: £550 - £750 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Must hold live UKIC DV clearance used within the last 12 months

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Software Engineer with a strong DBA background to support a growing national security programme based in Cheltenham. This role sits within a high-performing technical team delivering solutions that have real-world impact across the UK Government sector.

You'll work on data-focused systems, contributing across the full software lifecycle while supporting and improving secure Oracle-based platforms and automation using Ansible.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, document and support software components within a secure system environment
Provide accurate estimates for development effort from given specifications
Work with a strong focus on data processing and database-driven systems
Support and develop Oracle and Ansible-based infrastructure, including automation
Analyse code defects and deliver timely, robust fixes 

Required Skills & Experience

Strong background as a DBA / data-focused software engineer
Hands-on experience with Oracle and Ansible
Solid understanding of backend systems and data processing
Proven ability to troubleshoot, analyse and resolve complex technical issues
Comfortable working collaboratively within Agile teams 

Desirable 

Exposure to cloud or platform technologies such as AWS, Docker, microservices
Experience working in secure or regulated environments 

The Ideal Candidate

You'll be technically strong, curious, and motivated to solve complex problems. This role would suit someone who enjoys working close to the data layer, values clean, well-documented solutions, and wants to contribute to meaningful, high-impact programmes

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