Ambitious DV Cleared Developer wanted to drive real impact in Defence & Government from Isle of Man.
A fast-growing defence technology company on the Isle of Man is looking for a DV Cleared Developer to join its engineering team.
The firm builds secure software for government and defence clients where code quality isn't optional and clearance isn't a formality.
Small team, high trust, real responsibility from day one.
Here's what you'll be doing: Design and build secure software systems for Defence & Government clients, working within accredited environments Write, test and ship production code across the stack, with ownership of features end to end Work directly with government stakeholders to translate requirements into working systems Maintain compliance with security accreditation standards throughout development, not as an afterthought Review colleagues' code and contribute to architecture decisions as the team scales Troubleshoot and resolve issues in live systems, often under time pressure Here are the skills you'll need: Active DV clearance (essential, this role cannot be considered without it) Several years' commercial development experience, ideally in a regulated or security-conscious sector Strong grasp of secure coding practices and an instinct for where things might break Comfortable working across the stack and picking up unfamiliar codebases quickly Clear communicator, able to explain technical decisions to non-technical stakeholders Happy wearing multiple hats in a small, fast-moving team rather than a rigid corporate structure Key perks and benefits: Salary of £52,000 to £64,000, reflecting the clearance requirement and mid-level experience this DV Cleared Developer role demands Equity in a growing defence technology business Flexible working hours around a core office presence on the Isle of Man Learning and development budget to keep your skills current Flat structure.
Your ideas reach decision-makers fast, no layers to climb through Why pursue a career in Defence & Government?
Defence and government technology budgets keep rising, and demand for cleared developers has outpaced supply for years now.
It's a field that rewards precision and discretion, and it tends to pay those qualities well.
The Isle of Man has built a genuine cluster of defence and security work, making it an increasingly sensible base for a DV Cleared Developer who wants variety without constant relocation.
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