- Pay
- CA$61–76k
- Where
- Ottawa, England, GB · GB
- Level
- Mid
An exceptional opportunity for a senior DV Cleared Software Developer to shape the future of Defence & Government in Ottawa.
Government and defence programmes run on software that cannot fail quietly.
A single line of broken code in the wrong system has consequences well beyond a sprint retro.
This SME, an established and growing player in Defence & Government technology with between 51 and 250 staff, builds and maintains mission-critical systems for government clients who need clearance-level trust alongside technical excellence.
For a DV Cleared Software Developer who wants work that actually matters, this is the kind of role that rarely sits open for long.
Here's what you'll be doing: Design, build and maintain secure software systems for government and defence clients, working to strict compliance and accreditation standards Write clean, well-tested code across the full development lifecycle, from requirements through to deployment and support Collaborate with cleared colleagues and government stakeholders on classified and sensitive projects, translating operational requirements into working systems Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments where downtime is not an option Review code written by peers and contribute to technical standards across the team Document systems and decisions thoroughly, in line with the audit expectations of defence and government contracts Here are the skills you'll need: Active DV clearance, or clearance that can be reactivated quickly, is essential for this role Solid commercial experience in software development, with strong fundamentals in at least one modern language (C#, Java or Python are all common on these contracts) Comfortable working within secure, regulated environments and able to apply security-first thinking without being told to Good communicator who can explain technical trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders, including government clients Experience working to formal change control and documentation processes A steady head under pressure.
Defence systems do not always fail on your schedule Key perks and benefits: Salary of C$60,500 to C$75,500, reflecting the seniority and clearance requirements of the role Private medical insurance and pension contribution Annual leave with flexible working built around office-based collaboration in Ottawa Genuine professional development opportunities within a structured, growing organisation A defined role with room to grow as the company scales Why pursue a career in Defence & Government?
Ottawa has quietly become one of the strongest hubs for defence and government technology work in the country, and demand for cleared developers shows no sign of slowing.
Programmes in this sector tend to run for years, not quarters, which means real continuity and real career progression for people who stay the course.
Few fields reward reliability and judgement the way Defence & Government does, and a DV Cleared Software Developer who performs well here rarely struggles to find the next opportunity.
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