diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index fbe9538..e90ccc6 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ subprojects {
   apply plugin: "maven-publish"
 
   group = "com.marklogic"
-  version = "1.5.0"
+  version = "1.6-SNAPSHOT"
 
   java {
     sourceCompatibility = 1.8