Full Stack Engineer

Capgemini; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking a Full Stack JavaScript Developer to join its Experience Engineering team. You will work on innovative projects in the defence industry, utilizing technologies like Node.js and React. Candidates must have proven experience in JavaScript development and the ability to obtain Security Clearance. Join us to drive digital transformation and make a real impact in national security.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Access to numerous certifications

Dynamic team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in full stack JavaScript development.
• Expertise in Node.js and server-side development.
• Experience with modern front-end frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and maintaining applications using JavaScript.
• Collaborating with architects to design scalable architectures.
• Conducting thorough code reviews to ensure quality.

Skills

Full Stack JavaScript development

Node.js

Express.js

React

TypeScript

Cloud-Native development

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

About the job you're considering

We are looking for a highly motivated Full Stack JavaScript Developer to join our Experience Engineering team. Our team is a dynamic and diverse community of technologists who drive digital transformation for some of the world's largest organisations, turning challenging problem statements into transformative customer experiences. This role is exclusively open to UK sole nationals who either hold or are eligible for Security Clearance (SC). Ex-forces candidates welcome.

Join us in our mission to innovate and excel in the defence industry. Our team is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge technologies and solutions that ensure national security and defence. You will have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects that involve the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and autonomous systems. Our commitment to innovation means you will be part of a team that is constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible, making a real impact on the future of defence.

Your role

Your responsibilities as a Full Stack Developer at Capgemini include, but are not limited to:

• Designing, developing, and maintaining both front-end and back-end components of web and mobile applications using JavaScript, Node.js, and modern frameworks and libraries such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Collaborating with architects and other developers to design robust, scalable, and secure architectures for new projects and enhancements to existing systems.
• Participating in agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Conducting thorough code reviews to ensure code quality, performance, and adherence to best practices.
• Contributing to improving our teams' development processes, tools, and techniques to enhance productivity and product quality.
• Working closely with clients and internal teams to understand requirements, provide technical guidance, and deliver solutions that exceed expectations.
• Staying up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies, and drive continuous learning and innovation within the team.

Your skills and experience

• Proven experience in full stack JavaScript development, with a strong focus on Node.js and server-side development.
• Experience of at least one leading Node framework (Express.js, Nest.js, Hapi.js)
• Expertise in at least one modern front-end framework (Nest.js, Remix.js).
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Experience with TypeScript and modern development tools and practices.
• Experience of Test Driven or Behaviour Driven Development.
• Knowledge of Cloud-Native development and serverless architectures (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Your security clearance

To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance.

To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements.

Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality.

Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons; therefore, you may be asked about your citizenship in the application process.

What does 'Get The Future You Want' mean for you?

• You will be empowered to explore, innovate, and progress. You will benefit from Capgemini's 'learning for life' mindset, meaning you will have countless training and development opportunities from thinktanks to hackathons, and access to 250,000 courses with numerous external certifications from AWS, Microsoft, Harvard ManageMentor, Cybersecurity qualifications and much more.
• You'll be bringing your unique skills and perspectives to the team, inspiring and taking inspiration from your teammates as you unlock value in everything you do. You'll be joining a professional community of experts, who have got your back and will support you, every step of the way.

Why you should consider Capgemini

Growing clients' businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you'll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what's possible. It's why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world's leading businesses, and it's how you'll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you'll build the skills you want. You'll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organisations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fuelled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.