Security-Cleared Full-Stack Engineer (Hybrid, Manchester)

Data Careers; England; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Data Careers seeks a Security Cleared Software Engineer in Manchester for a permanent, hybrid role. You will design and implement secure software across frontend and backend, using React, TypeScript, Node.js, Java Spring Boot, and RESTful APIs.

You’ll ensure robust CI/CD with Jenkins and containerisation via Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm, while adhering to defence-grade secure coding practices. Ideal candidates bring deep experience with Redux, microservices, MongoDB/Redis, RabbitMQ, and

Qualifications

• Commercial software engineering experience.
• Strong React and JavaScript/TypeScript skills.
• Experience with Node.js and Java/Spring Boot.
• Experience with Redux state management.
• Experience building and consuming APIs and microservices.
• Experience with Docker and containerised deployments.
• Experience with Jenkins or similar CI/CD tools.
• Experience with UNIX/Linux environments and shell scripting.
• Knowledge of MongoDB and Redis.
• Experience with RabbitMQ.
• Understanding of secure coding practices in defence environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain secure, reliable software applications.
• Build responsive front-end applications using React, JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Develop and maintain back-end services using Node.js and Java Spring Boot.
• Work with Redux to manage application state effectively.
• Design, build and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Develop solutions using MongoDB, Redis and other data-storage technologies.
• Integrate applications with messaging technologies such as RabbitMQ.
• Containerise applications and services using Docker.
• Support the deployment and management of applications using Helm.
• Create and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
• Use Ansible to automate application deployments and infrastructure configuration.
• Produce and maintain UNIX shell scripts to support automation and operational activities.
• Troubleshoot software defects, deployment issues and application performance problems.
• Participate in code reviews, testing and continuous improvement activities.
• Produce clear technical documentation, including build instructions, support documentation and release notes.
• Work collaboratively with software engineers, technical architects, testers, DevOps engineers and other programme stakeholders.
• Follow secure coding practices and development standards appropriate for a defence environment.
• Contribute to Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives.

Skills

React

JavaScript/TypeScript

Node.js

Java

Spring Boot

Redux

APIs / microservices

NoSQL (MongoDB)

Redis

RabbitMQ

CI/CD concepts

Secure coding practices

Agile methodologies

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Ansible

Helm

UNIX shell scripting

Job description

Data Careers seeks a Security Cleared Software Engineer in Manchester for a permanent, hybrid role. You will design and implement secure software across frontend and backend, using React, TypeScript, Node.js, Java Spring Boot, and RESTful APIs.

You’ll ensure robust CI/CD with Jenkins and containerisation via Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm, while adhering to defence-grade secure coding practices. Ideal candidates bring deep experience with Redux, microservices, MongoDB/Redis, RabbitMQ, and