Full Stack Developer (Remote)

Spektrum; City Of London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced full-stack developer. The role involves constructing innovative applications and deploying solutions using modern technologies like JavaScript, Python, and Java. Candidates must have a degree in computer science and at least 4 years of relevant experience. The position accommodates remote work and offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to NATO projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in full-stack development.
• Proficient in front-end and back-end development.
• Experience in database design and programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop full-stack solutions using modern JavaScript, Python, or Java frameworks.
• Design and implement REST APIs and microservices.
• Support the creation of sustainable DevSecOps pipelines.

Skills

Full-stack development

JavaScript

Python

Java

React

Angular

Django

Flask

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

4-year university degree in computer science or systems engineering

Tools

MySQL

PostgreSQL

NoSQL

Kafka

Job description

Spektrum have a wide range of exciting opportunities in several global locations.

We are always looking to add great new talent to our team and look forward to hearing from you.

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO UN EU and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services specialised aerospace and defence sales delivery and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

Who we are supporting

Allied Command Transformation (ACT) is NATOs leading agent for change : driving facilitating and advocating the continuous improvement of Alliance capabilities to maintain and enhance the military relevance and effectiveness of the Alliance. The main objectives of ACT are : providing appropriate support to NATO missions and operations; leading NATO military transformation; and improving relationships interaction and practical cooperation with partners nations and international organisations. ACT therefore leads Alliance concept development capability development training and lessons-learned initiatives and provides unfettered military support to policy development within NATO.

The program

Capability Development & Management Support (CDMS)

DCOS Capability Development (CAPDEV) acts as the Supreme Allied Commander Transformations Director for guidance direction and coordination of the activities and resources of the Capability Development Directorate.

The Requirements Division will execute all tasks and activities needed to support requirements management for NATO capabilities

The Capability Requirements (CR) Branch will develop the Capability Requirements Brief and recommended courses of action to resolve issues through the life cycle management of requirements using matrixed cross-functional project-specific Requirements Management teams.

The Requirements Forward Branch (Mons) is responsible for conducting requirements development and management representation and engagement-related functions in Europe.

The Capability Division coordinates the development of capabilities from capability planning through acceptance and then disposal with management entities NATO Headquarters staff and the NATO Governance Structure

The Capability Forward Branch (Mons) coordinates with ACO NCIA NSPA NATO HQ territorial Host Nations and NATO Centres of Excellence (COEs) to support the development of capabilities.

Strategic Plans and Policy (SPP) supports Allied Command Transformation in formalizing military advice to shape future military strategy political guidance and other policy documents supporting NATOs strategic objectives.

Role Duties and Responsibilities

Build containerized application tools following the 12-Factor App methodology Test Driven Development (TDD) and Extreme Programming (XP).

Develop products as part of a balanced agile team (Product Manager Product Owner UI / UX Designer and Data Scientists as applicable).

Design and implement REST APIs and microservices architecture.

Develop full-stack solutions using modern JavaScript Python and / or Java frameworks.

Perform front-end development (e.g. React Angular) and back-end development (e.g. Django / Flask SpringBoot).

Conduct database design and programming (e.g. MySQL PostgreSQL MongoDB).

Deploy containerized applications using Docker Kubernetes or OpenShift.

Work in a collaborative pair programming environment as needed.

Rapidly learn and apply new programming languages frameworks and tools.

Support the creation of sustainable DevSecOps pipelines and agile delivery practices

Essential Skills and Experience

Minimum 4 years of experience in full-stack development using JavaScript Python or Java.

Minimum 4 years of experience in front-end development (React Angular etc.) and / or back-end development (Django / Flask SpringBoot etc.).

Minimum 4 years of experience in database design / programming (MySQL PostgreSQL NoSQL streaming / Kafka etc.).

Experience in REST API GraphQL / gRPC design and development.

Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD).

Experience in CI / CD DevSecOps (pipelines security integration)

Experience in Microservices Architecture and cloud native principles.

Experience deploying containerized applications with Docker Kubernetes or OpenShift.

Experience working in collaborative agile teams. (Balanced team and pair programming)

Experience delivering iterative releases in an Agile / DevSecOps environment.

Desirable Skills and Experience

Experience in developing innovative digital products in a NATO or National defense institution

Education

4-year university degree in relevant field (computer science / systems engineering)

Language Proficiency

Advanced Proficiency in English

Working Policy

Remote

Contract Duration

January 2026 December 2030

Security Clearance

Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance

We never know what new opportunities might be just over the horizon. If this opportunity isnt for you please feel free to send us your resume anyway and be the first to know if something suitable for your skills and experience comes up.

Key Skills

• Abinitio
• Administration And Accounting
• Android
• Bid Management
• Inventory Management
• Embedded C

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1