Full Stack Developer - Defence

IBM; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior FullStack Application Developer to contribute to cloud development efforts. In this role, you will lead projects, mentor junior developers, and shape technical direction within full-stack cloud development. Your responsibilities will cover the entire software development lifecycle, utilizing modern technologies including TypeScript and Java Spring Boot. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in scalable development and strong communication skills.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private medical, dental & optical cover

Online shopping discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Life assurance

Group personal pension plan

Qualifications

• Exceptional full-stack development skills for robust applications.
• Proficient in cloud security best practices.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead smaller development projects from inception to deployment.
• Mentor junior developers and guide their professional growth.
• Define best practices and technical vision for applications.
• Ensure code quality and performance standards.
• Solve complex technical problems in cloud environments.

Skills

Advanced full-stack development skills

UX patterns and UI design in Figma

TypeScript

React

Java Spring Boot

Node.js

REST APIs

GraphQL APIs

MongoDB

Neo4j databases

Azure

Kubernetes

Tools

Git

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

OpenShift

Job description

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.

Overview

Senior FullStack Application Developer to significantly contribute to cloud development efforts. In this role, you’ll lead smaller projects, guide 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 deep expertise in full-stack cloud development.

Qualifications & Technical Expertise

• Advanced full-stack robust and scalable development skills.
• UX patterns/best practices and UI design in Figma.
• Front End: TypeScript, React, Material UI.
• Back End: Java Spring Boot, Node.js.
• REST & GraphQL APIs; MongoDB & Neo4j databases.
• Builds reusable components and front-end libraries; implements server-side logic, database schemas, and APIs.
• Azure/Kubernetes and OpenShift deployment platforms.
• Version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes); serverless architectures and microservices (preferred).
• Understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases; knowledge of cloud security best practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Eligibility & Requirements

• UK right to work; visa sponsorship not offered; able to reside in the UK and have lived in the UK for the last 10 years.
• Ability to hold or gain UK government security clearance.

Equal Opportunity & Compliance

IBM is 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.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays)
• Private medical, dental & optical cover
• Online shopping discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life assurance
• Group personal pension plan contributing 5% of base salary paid monthly