Full Stack Software Engineer

Roke Manor Research Limited; Spearywell; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company specializing in national security is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to work on innovative projects that protect the UK. The role involves developing cutting-edge solutions in AI, Cybersecurity, and Cloud. Located in Hampshire, you'll work in a flexible environment with opportunities for career growth and the chance to impact national interests. Candidates must be eligible for DV clearance as a British Citizen and have resided in the UK for the last 10 years.

Benefits

Flexible working model

Opportunity for career growth

Purpose-driven work

Qualifications

• Eligible for DV clearance as a British Citizen.
• Resided in the U.K. for the last 10 years.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, secure code following a test‑driven approach.
• Create code that is open by default and easy for others to reuse.
• Translate logical designs into physical designs.
• Effectively document all work using required standards.
• Integrate API/UI components with existing data stores and APIs.

Job description

Full Stack Software Engineer

Great ideas come from different minds. That's why we engineers, scientists, analysts, and creatives from every background – and give them the trust, tools, and freedom to make a difference. What connects us is the mission: solving meaningful problems and building capability that protects what matters most. And as the challenges evolve, so do we – working on the technologies that will shape tomorrow, not just today.

Full Stack Software Engineer – Join Us in Securing the Nation's Future

Are you ready to make a real impact? At the forefront of national security, Roke is a trusted partner delivering mission‑critical solutions that protect the UK and its interests. As a Full Stack Software Engineer, you'll enjoy delivering mission‑critical solutions to National Security customers. This isn't about developing solutions that complete financial transactions faster; you'll develop cutting‑edge products that protect people, platforms, missions and information against constantly changing threats. This is your opportunity to work on cutting‑edge projects in AI, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Big Data, and Digital Transformation – helping to shape the future of national security.

Your Mission

You’re a Full Stack Software Engineer that enjoys developing novel products; leading, innovating and inventing by bringing the physical and digital together. It’ll involve consulting with customers, defining strategy and understanding how to apply emerging technologies.

What You’ll Do

• Write clean, secure code following a test‑driven approach
• Create code that is open by default and easy for others to reuse
• Translate logical designs into physical designs
• Produce detailed designs
• Effectively document all work using required standards, methods and tools, including prototyping tools where appropriate
• Work with well‑understood and emerging technologies and identify appropriate patterns
• Integrate API / UI components with existing data stores and APIs
• Maintain and develop existing architectural components including Data Ingest, Data Stores and REST APIs
• Participate in sprint ceremonies with the agile team, attending daily stand‑ups, epic decomposition, demos and planning sessions
• Assist the wider team to understand upcoming API features and their impact on
• Collaborate with user researchers and can represent users internally
• Explain the difference between user needs and the desires of the user

What You’ll Bring

No explicit list of qualifications. Information regarding clearance and citizenship is provided below.

Why Join Us?

• Purpose Driven Work: Contribute to projects that protect lives and national interests
• Innovation at the Core: Work with leading‑edge technologies in AI, Cyber, and Cloud
• Career Growth: Be part of a growing business with clear progression paths and investment in your development
• Culture of Excellence: Join a team of experts who are passionate, collaborative, and mission focused
• Flexible Working: Hybrid model with time spent at our state‑of‑the‑art offices, working remotely and possibly at client sites

Where You’ll Work

Romsey – You’ll find our Romsey site located within beautiful Hampshire countryside, close to the picturesque New Forest District and not far from a superb stretch of the south coast. This is no corporate concrete jungle; this is a manor house site, with ample parking on‑site gym and a driveway full of daffodils in the spring. There is an expectation that a proportion of your time may be spent working on client sites in the London area.

Clearance

Due to the nature of this role, we require you to be eligible and willing to achieve DV clearance. As a result, you should be a British Citizen and have resided in the U.K. for the last 10 years.