Digital Developer

Babcock; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Digital Developer to join their technical squad in a governmental context. The successful candidate will design and enhance cloud-native applications while fostering automation and supporting national resilience. Applicants should have strong full-stack expertise and demonstrable experience in test automation.

Qualifications

• Active SC Clearance required.
• Demonstrable experience in full-stack development essential.
• Experience with test automation and frameworks necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality software components in a cloud environment.
• Utilize test-driven development practices for clean and secure code.
• Integrate automated testing into the development workflow.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

AWS Serverless

Test Automation

Agile Working Practices

Tools

Jira

GitHub

Job description

JOB TITLE: Digital Developer

REF: FT 3965 0606

Pay rate: To be discussed on application

Working Arrangement: Hybrid – approx. 1 day in the office per week

The role:

We’re currently seeking a skilled Digital Developer with strong full-stack experience and a solid understanding of automated testing frameworks. Working within a high-impact government environment, this role is part of a technical squad focused on delivering secure, scalable digital services that support national resilience and hazard response.

You’ll contribute to the design, development, and enhancement of cloud-native applications, writing clean, efficient, and secure code while promoting automation and continuous improvement. This is a full-stack role with a strong development focus—testing experience is essential, but this is not a pure testing position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain high-quality software components in a modern cloud environment.
• Use test-driven development practices to deliver clean, secure, well-tested code.
• Integrate automated testing into the development workflow and enhance existing test frameworks.
• Operate the software you build, monitoring performance and resolving production issues.
• Collaborate with other developers, engineers, and stakeholders in an agile environment.
• Build scalable and maintainable applications using AWS serverless technologies.

What the Client is Looking For:

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Active SC Clearance
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript, TypeScript, AWS Serverless, Jira, and GitHub
• Demonstrable experience in full-stack development
• Proven experience with test automation and frameworks
• Agile working practices

Desirable Skills:

• Familiarity with Angular, CDK/Terraform, Cypress, and GDS standards
• Experience in BDD and feature-based testing

Please note: This is not a suitable role for candidates whose experience is primarily or exclusively in testing.

How to Apply:

• To apply, please submit your CV in word format by 18:00 on Tuesday 11tth June, quoting the job title and reference number in your application (Digital Developer FT-3965-0606). Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended. Initial shortlist will be reviewed on Monday 10th June, so early applications are encouraged.