Full Stack Developer - Defence

IBM; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company seeks a Senior FullStack Application Developer to enhance its cloud development initiatives. In this role, you will lead smaller projects, contribute to defining development practices, and mentor junior developers. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in full-stack development using modern technologies like TypeScript, React, and Java Spring Boot. This role includes quality assurance and solving complex problems in a collaborative environment. Competitive benefits are offered, including holidays and health cover.

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

Qualifications

• Experience implementing server-side logic, database schemas, and APIs.
• Proficient in building reusable components and front-end libraries.
• Understanding of database systems (SQL, NoSQL) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead smaller projects from design through deployment.
• Guide and mentor Junior Developers.
• Resolve intricate technical challenges in cloud development.

Skills

Advanced full-stack robust and scalable development skills

Familiarity with UX patterns/best practices and UI design in Figma

TypeScript

React

Material UI

Java Spring Boot

Node.js

REST & GraphQL APIs

Mongo & Neo4J databases

Version control systems (e.g., Git)

CI/CD pipelines

Tools

Azure

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Docker

Job description

Overview

Senior FullStack Application Developer to significantly contribute to our cloud development efforts. In this role, youinically 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.

Required technical and professional expertise

• Advanced full-stack robust and scalable development skills
• Familiarity with 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
• Mongo & Neo4J databases
• Builds reusable components and front-end libraries for future use
• Implements server-side logic, database schemas and APIs
• Azure/Kubernetes and OpenShift deployment platforms
• Proficient in using version control systems (e.g., Git) and experience with CI/CD pipelines

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

Other requirements

• Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available) and UK residence conditions as described in the original posting
• Ability to hold or gain UK government security clearance

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

IBM is an equal opportunities 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.