Full-time

Software Engineer (Java)

Posted by Meritus • Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom

📍 Dorchester, Dorset 🕒 February 26, 2026

About the Role

Software Engineer (Java) | Defence Consultancy | 6 Month Contract | Up to £600 per day (Inside IR35) | Dorchester (3 days per week on-site)

MERITUS are excited to be partnered with a growing Defence Consultancy. They're supporting a large Defence Client based in Dorchester. They're looking for an experienced SC Cleared Java Developer to join on a key project.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Java Software Engineer with strong experience in microservices, service-oriented architecture (SOA), APIs, and containerised environments to work on secure, mission-critical systems.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative technical team delivering high-performance, scalable Java applications within a complex networked environment. This role requires on-site working three days per week.

Active Security Clearance (SC) is required.

Main Responsibilities:

Design and develop Java-based microservices within a Service-Oriented Architec...

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