SC Cleared Fullstack Engineer (Node & React)

iO Associates; England; Remote; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in the UK is seeking a Lead Principal Consultant specializing in government, defence, and security. The role is predominantly remote but involves occasional travel to locations such as Corsham, Andover, or London. Candidates must have an active SC clearance and strong commercial experience in Node.js and React to build fullstack applications. This position offers an opportunity to influence development from the outset, making it ideal for those ready to start mid-January 2026.

Qualifications

• Active SC clearance is essential.
• Strong commercial experience with Node.js and React required.
• Track record of building robust, scalable fullstack applications.

Responsibilities

• Influence fullstack development from day one.
• Communicate technical decisions clearly in an Agile team.

Skills

Node.js

React

SC clearance

Agile teamwork

Cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP)

CI/CD pipelines

AI/machine learning exposure

Job description

Lead Principal Consultant – Government, Defence & Security

Start: Mid-January 2026

Location: Predominantly remote (UK‑based) with occasional travel to Corsham, Andover, or London

Clearance: Active SC required

We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist consultancy delivering advanced technology solutions into the defence sector.

Key Requirement:

• Active SC clearance (essential)
• Strong commercial experience with Node.js and React
• Demonstrated track record of building robust, scalable fullstack applications
• Understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and CI/CD pipelines
• Agile team experience with the ability to communicate technical decisions clearly
• Any exposure to AI or machine learning technologies is a plus

If you're SC-cleared and ready to start mid-Jan 2026 in a role where you can influence fullstack development from day one—drop me your CV and we'll arrange a chat.