Java Software Engineer

Meritus

📍 dorchester, England, United-Kingdom

Full-time IT & Technology Posted March 02, 2026

Job Description

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 Se...