Fullstack Software Engineer- National Security- Contract or Perm

Forward Role; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Role is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer for National Security projects, with options for contract or permanent engagement. You will contribute across AI/DS, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE and Platform Engineering, delivering secure, scalable software in Cheltenham, Manchester or London.

Responsibilities include writing tests, building reusable components, and translating designs into robust implementations, while collaborating with researchers and teams to advance API capabilities and

Qualifications

• Proficient in Java enterprise web development with modern frameworks.
• Experience in building secure, scalable APIs and UIs.
• Familiarity with test-driven development and testing frameworks.
• Keen to learn new technologies and patterns as needed.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, secure code using a test-driven approach.
• Create reusable, open-by-default components.
• Translate designs into robust software architectures.
• Produce detailed designs and documentation.
• Collaborate with researchers and teams on API features.
• Maintain and evolve Data Ingest, Data Stores and REST APIs.
• Participate in sprint ceremonies and planning sessions.

Skills

Spring Boot

Java Enterprise

React/Vue/Angular

Testing frameworks

Willingness to upskill

Job description

Full Stack Software Engineer – National Security- Contract or Perm

Be part of a growing and highly trusted supplier in the National Security domain, delivering mission-critical solutions that help keep the nation safe, secure and prosperous, working across leading-edge technology including AI/DS, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE and Platform Engineering.

Location

• Cheltenham, Manchester or London

Rate

• Day rate of £630 for contract
• £55,000-£85,000+ for permanent

Security Clearance

• Active eDV clearance required

Responsibilities

• Writing clean, secure code following a test-driven approach
• Creating code that is open by default and easy for others to reuse
• Translating logical designs into physical designs
• Producing detailed designs
• Documenting work using required standards, methods and tools, including prototyping tools where appropriate
• Working with established and emerging technologies, identifying appropriate patterns
• Integrating API/UI components with existing data stores and APIs
• Maintaining and developing existing architectural components including Data Ingest, Data Stores and REST APIs
• Participating in sprint ceremonies — stand-ups, epic decomposition, demos and planning sessions
• Helping the wider team understand upcoming API features and their impact
• Collaborating with user researchers and representing users internally

Required Skills

• Spring Boot
• Java Enterprise development
• React / VueJS / AngularJS
• Appropriate testing frameworks
• Technologically curious, willing and able to tactically upskill on new technologies