Job Description

Lead Principal Consultant – Government, Defence & Security

Start: Mid-January 2026

Location: Predominantly remote (UK‑based) with occasional travel to Corsham, Andover, or London

Clearance: Active SC required

We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist consultancy delivering advanced technology solutions into the defence sector.

Key Requirement:

  • Active SC clearance (essential)
  • Strong commercial experience with Node.js and React
  • Demonstrated track record of building robust, scalable fullstack applications
  • Understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and CI/CD pipelines
  • Agile team experience with the ability to communicate technical decisions clearly
  • Any exposure to AI or machine learning technologies is a plus

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