Full Stack Engineer

Datasource Recruitment; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Full Stack Software Developer to create innovative web applications for the Government and Defence sector. This hybrid role offers the chance to work on impactful projects, requiring expertise in both front-end and back-end technologies. You'll design and maintain secure applications, ensuring compliance with government regulations while collaborating with diverse teams. With a competitive salary and excellent benefits, this position is perfect for those looking to make a difference in their field while enjoying a flexible work environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Flexible contributory pension

Life assurance

Occupational sick pay

Personal accident insurance

Claimable mobile phone expenses

Qualifications

• Experience in developing web applications for Government/Defence.
• Strong skills in front-end and back-end technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy web applications for Government and Defence.
• Collaborate with teams across the software development lifecycle.
• Implement security best practices and conduct assessments.

Skills

Web Application Development

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

React

Angular

Vue.js

Node.js

Python

Java

SQL

NoSQL

RESTful APIs

Security Best Practices

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

Job Description

Full stack Software Developer

Locations: Cheltenham, Cambridge, Bristol, Manchester, London

Type: Permanent

Salary: £45,000 - £85,000 per annum

Security Clearance: DV Clearance

Full Stack Software Developer – Cheltenham, Cambridge, Bristol, Manchester or London – Permanent (37.5 hours per week) – £45,000 - £85,000 (different levels available) – DV Clearance

Our large consulting client works within the Defence industry to provide clients with functional and innovative web applications.

You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining web applications, requiring experience across the full development lifecycle. This role offers opportunities to work on exciting government projects!

Candidates should have experience within Defence/Government organisations and an understanding of their practices, as well as experience with both front-end and back-end technologies.

Working Patterns: This is a hybrid role with 2-3 days per week on-site, but candidates must be willing to travel up to 4 days per week across the UK if required.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design, develop, and deploy robust web applications for the Government and Defence sector.
2. Work across the entire software development lifecycle in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
3. Create responsive user interfaces using modern front-end technologies and frameworks.
4. Develop secure and efficient server-side logic using appropriate languages and frameworks.
5. Implement security best practices, ensuring compliance with government regulations.
6. Conduct regular security assessments and collaborate to address vulnerabilities.
7. Develop and maintain well-documented RESTful APIs for system communication.
8. Collaborate with project managers, UX/UI designers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical specifications.
9. Communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders for feedback and project alignment.

Required Skills:

• Experience developing web applications for the Government or Defence sector.
• Front-end development skills in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Strong server-side skills in Node.js, Python, or Java.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, including data modelling.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• UX principles knowledge for creating accessible and user-friendly applications (desirable).
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining RESTful APIs.
• Experience implementing security best practices for government data.

Benefits:

• Starting holidays at 25 days per year.
• Flexible contributory pension with matching contributions.
• Life assurance of six times your salary (up to a maximum limit).
• Occupational sick pay.
• Personal accident insurance.
• Mobile phone expenses claimable for business use.

Additional Information: Our client values diversity and inclusivity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

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Applicants must hold a minimum of DV Clearance. If you do not currently hold active SC or DV clearance, please review the vetting process before applying.

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