Full Stack Software Engineer

Roke; Woking; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Roke in Woking is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to deliver mission-critical solutions for National Security customers. You’ll write clean, secure code, integrate API/UI components, and help shape products that protect people, platforms and missions.

Ideal candidates bring experience with AngularJS/React/VueJS, Windows Server, SQL Server, and hands-on containerisation with Docker and Kubernetes, plus scripting in Bash or PowerShell, and a strong ability to learn new technologies quickly.

Qualifications

• Front end frameworks – at least one of AngularJS / React / VueJS
• Windows infrastructure – IIS, Windows Server
• Understanding of relational databases (e.g., SQL Server)
• Experience with containerisation – Docker and K8s
• Scripting languages – Bash or PowerShell
• Most importantly, able to learn “just in time” to adopt cutting edge new technologies and paradigms

Responsibilities

• Writing clean, secure code following a test-driven approach
• Create code that is open by default and easy for others to reuse
• 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
• Integrating 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

Skills

AngularJS

React

VueJS

IIS

SQL Server

Docker

Kubernetes

PowerShell

Learning agility

Tools

Windows Server

REST APIs

Job description

Are you ready to make a real impact? At the forefront of national security, Roke are 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 developing solutions that complete financial transactions faster, you’ll develop cutting edge product that protects 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

• Writing clean, secure code following a test-driven approach
• Create code that is open by default and easy for others to reuse
• 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
• Integrating 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

We’re looking for individuals with a blend of analytical thinking, stakeholder engagement, and a passion for national security. Ideal candidates will have:

• Front end frameworks – at least one of AngularJS / React / VueJS /
• Windows infrastructure – IIS, Windows Server
• Understanding of relational databases (e.g., SQL Server)
• Experience with containerisation – Docker and K8s
• Scripting languages – Bash or PowerShell
• Most importantly, able to learn “just in time” to adopt cutting edge new technologies and paradigms

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.

Built on over a 60-year heritage, Roke offers specialist knowledge in sensors, communications, cyber, and AI and ML. We change the way organisations think and act – through dynamic insights from the analysis of multiple layers of data. We take care of the innovative, technical work that keeps everyone safe – that’s our mission, passion, and motivation.

We have secured long term work, across the full spectrum, on the latest framework with the client,

which provides the springboard for our ongoing growth and development in this domain, so join us on what will be an incredible growth journey.

Where You’ll Work

Woking

You’ll find our Woking site in a modern building on the outskirts of London. Rated excellent for sustainability by BREEAM & Fitwel certified – you’ll feel better for visiting. This site provides key links to our customers in London, is a 5-minute walk from the train station, has secure parking nearby and dedicated cycle storage.

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.