AWS Full Stack Developer - SC MOD Required

IBM; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Consulting is seeking an AWS Full Stack Developer to design, develop and deliver secure, scalable cloud applications for public sector clients in the UK. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the full software lifecycle, focusing on AWS-based solutions using Java, Python and JavaScript/TypeScript with React/Node.js.

You will contribute to architecture, security, testing and DevOps, ensuring compliance with governance and accessibility requirements while working in an Agile

Qualifications

• Experience across the full software development lifecycle.
• Strong experience with AWS cloud development and services.
• Proficiency in technologies such as Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, React and/or Node.js.
• Experience developing APIs, databases and cloud-native applications.
• Understanding of AWS architecture, security, IAM and data protection.
• Experience with CI/CD, Git, automated testing and DevOps practices.
• Experience working in Agile, multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Full Stack Development: Design and develop responsive front-end applications, APIs, back-end services and databases.
• AWS Cloud Development: Build and deploy scalable, resilient applications using AWS cloud services.
• Architecture: Contribute to application and solution architecture, ensuring solutions are secure, maintainable and fit for purpose.
• Security: Implement secure development practices, data protection and appropriate access controls.
• Testing & Quality: Develop automated tests, troubleshoot issues and improve application performance and reliability.
• DevOps: Support CI/CD pipelines, automation, Infrastructure as Code and cloud deployments.
• Collaboration: Work with technical teams, data specialists and client stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions using Agile and modern engineering practices.
• Public Sector Delivery: Ensure solutions meet relevant security, governance, accessibility and compliance requirements.

Skills

AWS

Full Stack Development

Java

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

Node.js

APIs

Cloud Security

CI/CD

Agile

Git

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Terraform

AWS CDK

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

React

Angular

Job description

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Your Role And Responsibilities

As an AWS Full Stack Developer, you will work within multidisciplinary teams to design, develop and deliver secure, scalable cloud applications for public sector clients. You will contribute across the full software development lifecycle and collaborate with developers, architects, delivery leads and client stakeholders.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Full Stack Development: Design and develop responsive front-end applications, APIs, back-end services and databases.
• AWS Cloud Development: Build and deploy scalable, resilient applications using AWS cloud services.
• Architecture: Contribute to application and solution architecture, ensuring solutions are secure, maintainable and fit for purpose.
• Security: Implement secure development practices, data protection and appropriate access controls.
• Testing & Quality: Develop automated tests, troubleshoot issues and improve application performance and reliability.
• DevOps: Support CI/CD pipelines, automation, Infrastructure as Code and cloud deployments.
• Collaboration: Work with technical teams, data specialists and client stakeholders to deliver high‑quality solutions using Agile and modern engineering practices.
• Public Sector Delivery: Ensure solutions meet relevant security, governance, accessibility and compliance requirements.
• Required Professional and Technical Expertise
• Experience across the full software development lifecycle.
• Strong experience with AWS cloud development and services.
• Proficiency in technologies such as Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, React and/or Node.js.
• Experience developing APIs, databases and cloud-native applications.
• Understanding of AWS architecture, security, IAM and data protection.
• Experience with CI/CD, Git, automated testing and DevOps practices.
• Experience working in Agile, multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills.

Clearance Requirements

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personal Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NVS) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).

Preferred Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Experience across the full software development lifecycle.
• Strong experience with AWS cloud development and services.
• Proficiency in technologies such as Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, React and/or Node.js.
• Experience developing APIs, databases and cloud‑native applications.
• Understanding of AWS architecture, security, IAM and data protection.
• Experience with CI/CD, Git, automated testing and DevOps practices.
• Experience working in Agile, multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Experience with AWS Lambda, S3, EC2, API Gateway, RDS, DynamoDB, ECS/EKS and CloudWatch.
• Experience with Terraform, AWS CDK or CloudFormation.
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with modern front‑end frameworks such as React or Angular.
• Experience working with public sector or highly regulated environments.
• Experience integrating data, analytics or AI capabilities into applications.

Desirable Certifications

• AWS Certified Developer – Associate
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
• AWS Certified Security – Specialty
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner