AWS Cloud Full Stack Developer - (Public Sector & Defence)

IBM Computing; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is looking for an experienced Application Developer – AWS Cloud Full Stack to create secure, scalable applications for public sector clients. The successful candidate will have expertise in AWS services and full-stack development, working collaboratively within a dynamic team to deliver impactful solutions. The role offers growth opportunities and aims to foster innovation in cloud technologies.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Promotion opportunities

Flexible working approaches

Health and wellness benefits

Employee recognition programs

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in designing and developing cloud-native applications on AWS.
• Deep technical proficiency in cloud architecture and software engineering best practices.
• Hands-on experience delivering secure and scalable solutions for public sector clients.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable cloud applications on AWS.
• Develop full-stack applications using modern frameworks.
• Collaborate with teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.

Skills

Full-stack application development

AWS cloud services expertise

React

Angular

Node.js

Python

DevOps principles

Security best practices

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CI/CD tools

Job description

Introduction

At IBM CIC, we provide technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK.

A career in IBM CIC means you'll have the opportunity to work with leading professionals across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. You will get the chance to deliver effective solutions, driving meaningful business change for our clients, using some of the latest technology platforms.

Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success here. You'll be encouraged and supported to constantly reinvent yourself, focusing on skills in demand in an ever changing market. You'll be working with diverse teams, coming up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, who may be at their site or one of our CIC or IBM locations. Our culture of evolution centres on long‑term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

We offer:

• Many training opportunities from classroom to e‑learning, mentoring and coaching programs and the chance to gain industry recognised certifications
• Regular and frequent promotion opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us
• Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year
• Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks
• A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome
• Internal recognition programs for peer‑to‑peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees
• Tools and policies to support your work‑life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme
• More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), private medical, dental & optical cover, online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, life assurance and a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future.

Your role and responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Application Developer – AWS Cloud Full Stack to join our dynamic IBM team. The ideal candidate will bring proven expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining cloud‑native applications on AWS, with hands‑on experience delivering secure and scalable solutions for clients in the public sector and defence industries. This role requires deep technical proficiency in cloud architecture, software engineering best practices, and full‑stack development within highly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and secure cloud applications on AWS, tailored to the needs of public sector and defence clients.
• Develop full‑stack applications using modern front‑end frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js) and backend technologies (Node.js, Java, Python, or similar).
• Architect, implement, and optimise cloud‑native solutions leveraging AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, ECS, DynamoDB, RDS, S3, and CloudFormation.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional IBM teams and client stakeholders to translate complex public sector and defence requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in DevOps, CI/CD, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Apply stringent security, compliance, and governance standards in line with defence and government regulations.
• Optimise application performance, security, and reliability following industry and IBM best practices.
• Mentor developers and provide technical leadership in AWS and full‑stack development, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
• Stay current with emerging AWS technologies, full‑stack frameworks, and cloud architecture trends relevant to public sector and defence applications.

Assessment Centre

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre hosted onsite at IBM Hursley on 3 December 2025.

Location

IBM Hursley
Hursley Park, Winchester
Hampshire, SO21 2JN
United Kingdom

The Assessment Centre will provide an opportunity to meet IBM leaders, engage in technical discussions, and participate in collaborative exercises that reflect real‑world challenges faced by our teams.

Required technical and professional expertise

• Experience in full‑stack application development with expertise in AWS cloud services.
• Strong proficiency in front‑end frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Experience with backend technologies such as Node.js, Java, Python, or .NET.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS services such as Lambda, ECS, S3, API Gateway, DynamoDB, RDS, IAM, and CloudFormation/Terraform.
• Proficiency in building RESTful APIs and microservices‑based architectures or relevant domain specific architectures and patterns.
• Experience with DevOps tools such as Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong knowledge of authentication, security best practices, and scalability in cloud environments.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work in a fast‑paced agile environment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• AWS Certified Developer or Solutions Architect certification.
• Experience with serverless architectures and event‑driven design patterns.
• Knowledge of GraphQL, WebSockets, or real‑time data processing.
• Familiarity with machine learning or data engineering on AWS.

Important note

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. However, for you to be eligible for this role, you must be a British Citizen and have the valid right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not offer visa sponsorship and have no future plans to do so. You must be a resident in the UK and have been living in the UK for 7 of the last 10 years. You must be able to hold or gain a UK government security clearance.

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.