Full Stack Application Developer

IBM Computing; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Full-Stack Application Developer to lead cloud development efforts. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, guiding junior developers and shaping the technical direction of projects. You'll engage in the entire software development lifecycle, utilizing modern technologies to create cloud-native applications. This opportunity not only allows you to apply your advanced development skills but also encourages you to foster a culture of learning and growth. Join a collaborative environment that values your unique contributions and offers numerous training and progression opportunities.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Promotions and progression

Diversity & Inclusion programs

Work-life balance support

25 days holiday

Online shopping discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Group personal pension plan

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in full-stack development with modern technologies.
• Strong technical leadership and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead smaller projects from design through deployment.
• Guide and support junior developers in their growth.

Skills

Full-Stack Development

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Node.js

Python

Ruby

AWS

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD Pipelines

Job description

Introduction

At IBM CIC, we deliver deep 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 visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio.

Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM CIC. In your role, you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, whom 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:

• A multitude of training opportunities from classroom to e-learning, mentoring and coaching programs as well as the chance to gain industry recognized certifications

• Regular and frequent promotion and progression 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), online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, 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're seeking a FullStack Application Developer to significantly contribute to our cloud development efforts. In this role, you'll lead smaller projects, guide junior developers, and shape our technical direction in full-stack cloud development.

You will actively participate in the entire software development lifecycle, focusing on designing, coding, developer testing, and deploying cloud-native applications using modern full-stack technologies.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Lead smaller projects from design through deployment, showcasing strong technical and project management skills.

• Mentorship: Guide and support Junior Developers, fostering their growth and development.

• Technical Leadership: Contribute to the definition of our development practices and the technical vision of our cloud applications.

• Quality Assurance: Ensure all code developed meets high standards for quality, maintainability, and performance.

• Complex Problem Solving: Tackle and resolve intricate technical challenges, applying your deep expertise in full-stack cloud development

Required technical and professional expertise

• Proven, and current hands on advanced full-stack development skills, including both front-end (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and back-end (e.g., Node.js, Python, Ruby, lambda S3 DynamoDB etc)

• Extensive experience with the AWS cloud platform

• Proficient in using version control systems (e.g., Git) and experience with CI/CD pipelines.

• Exceptional problem-solving capabilities, with a history of effectively addressing and resolving complex engineering issues.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. However, for you to be eligible for this role, you must 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 continuously in the UK for the last 10 years. You must be able to hold or gain a UK government security clearance.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Knowledge of serverless architectures and microservices.

• Familiarity with event-driven design patterns.

• Understanding of database systems (SQL, NoSQL).

• Experience with cloud security best practices

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, color, 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.