Digital & Technology Solutions Degree Apprentice-Full Stack Application Developer

IBM; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Consulting in the United Kingdom is seeking a Full Stack Application Developer to design, build and maintain digital services for a UK public sector environment. You will work across frontend and backend stacks to deliver secure, accessible solutions aligned with government standards.

Join a multidisciplinary delivery team, contribute to all stages of the software lifecycle, and collaborate with stakeholders to improve performance and user experience.

Qualifications

• Experience building and maintaining full stack web applications.
• Proficient with React, Node.js and TypeScript.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and modern architecture.
• Familiar with Git version control.
• Ability to write clear, maintainable, well-structured code.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a delivery team.

Responsibilities

• Develop frontend applications using React and TypeScript.
• Build and support backend services and APIs with Node.js.
• Design, query, and maintain PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases.
• Support scripting, automation and data processing with Python where required.
• Contribute to solution design, code reviews, testing and documentation.
• Investigate and resolve defects, bugs and performance issues.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders across delivery teams.
• Ensure applications align with public sector security, accessibility and data protection standards.
• Follow established development processes, source control practices and release procedures.

Skills

Full stack development

React

Node.js

TypeScript

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

RESTful APIs

Git

Code maintainability

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Independent work

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.

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.

Your Role And Responsibilities

The Full Stack Application Developer will support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of digital services and internal applications within a UK public sector environment. The role will involve working across frontend and backend technologies to deliver secure, accessible, and user-focused applications in line with government digital and security standards. The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary delivery team and contribute to all stages of the software development lifecycle.

Core Technology Stack

• React
• Node.js
• TypeScript
• PostgreSQL
• MongoDB
• Python

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain frontend applications using React and TypeScript.
• Build and support backend services and APIs using Node.js.
• Design, query, and maintain PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases.
• Support scripting, automation, and data processing activities using Python where required.
• Contribute to solution design, code reviews, testing, and technical documentation.
• Investigate and resolve application defects, bugs, and performance issues.
• Work collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders across delivery teams.
• Ensure applications align with public sector standards relating to security, accessibility, and data protection.
• Follow established development processes, source control practices, and release procedures.

Required Skills And Experience

• Experience developing and supporting full stack web applications.
• Working knowledge of React, Node.js, and TypeScript.
• Experience using relational and non-relational databases, including PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and modern application architecture principles.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Ability to produce clear, maintainable, and well-structured code.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

n/a

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

No preferred qualifications specified