Senior AWS Cloud Fullstack Developer - eSC or eDV Clearance Required

IBM; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

25 days holiday

Private medical

Dental & optical cover

Life assurance

Group pension (salary sacrifice)

Job summary

IBM Consulting UK FutureNow in Manchester is seeking a Managing Application Developer to lead cloud development for Public Sector and Defence projects. You will oversee design, build, and maintenance of cloud‑based applications, mentoring junior and mid‑level developers and guiding the full software development lifecycle.

You will drive architectural decisions, ensure security and compliance, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to deliver high‑impact solutions.

Qualifications

• Must have strong experience in full‑stack development (front‑end and back‑end).
• Proven cloud platform expertise (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud).
• Demonstrated leadership and effective communication with teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• System design and development of secure, scalable cloud apps using full‑stack tech.
• Lead and mentor junior/mid developers to foster innovation and quality.
• Oversee SDLC with focus on design, coding, testing and deployment of cloud‑native solutions.
• Improve development practices to meet IBM delivery standards.
• Shape the technical direction of cloud app development in Public Sector and Defence.
• Lead smaller end‑to‑end projects from architecture to deployment.
• Coach junior developers and share knowledge across teams.

Skills

Full‑stack development

Cloud architecture

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Introduction

At IBM Consulting UK FutureNow, you’ll build a career at the forefront of hybrid cloud and AI, working with leading clients across the public and private sectors.

Introduction

At IBM Consulting UK FutureNow, you’ll build a career at the forefront of hybrid cloud and AI, working with leading clients across the public and private sectors.

You’ll collaborate with top industry professionals, gain hands on experience with cutting edge technologies, and deliver solutions that create real business impact.

From day one, you’ll work on meaningful, high profile programmes that stretch your skills and accelerate your growth.

We invest heavily in you—supporting continuous learning, in demand skills development, and long term career progression. You’ll thrive in a flexible, inclusive environment that values curiosity, encourages reinvention, and recognises what makes you unique.

We Offer

• Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme
• More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), private medical, dental & optical cover, online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, life assurance and a group pension plan through salary sacrifice.

Your Role And Responsibilities

We are seeking a Managing Application Developer to support IBM’s Public Sector and Defence projects by leading cloud development initiatives. In this role, you will oversee the design, development, and maintenance of cloud‑based applications while mentoring junior and mid‑level developers. You will manage the full software development lifecycle, with a strong focus on designing, coding, testing, and deploying cloud‑native solutions using modern full‑stack technologies.

Responsibilities

• System Design: Architect, develop, and maintain secure, scalable cloud applications using full‑stack technologies, aligned with the needs of IBM’s Public Sector and Defence clients.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor junior and mid‑level developers, promoting a culture of innovation, quality, and technical excellence.
• Problem‑Solving: Oversee the resolution of complex technical challenges, applying deep expertise in full‑stack cloud development to mission‑critical environments.
• Continuous Improvement: Enhance development practices and processes, ensuring they meet industry standards and IBM delivery expectations.
• Technical Vision: Influence and shape the technical direction of cloud application development within the Public Sector and Defence portfolio.
• Project Leadership: Lead smaller projects end‑to‑end, from architecture and design through deployment, demonstrating strong technical and project leadership.
• Mentorship: Support the growth of Junior Developers through ongoing coaching and knowledge sharing.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated mastery in full-stack development, including both front-end (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and back-end (e.g., Node.js, Python, Ruby) technologies.
• Cloud Expertise: Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and services.
• Leadership: Proven leadership qualities, with a track record of managing teams and delivering projects.
• Problem-Solving: Exceptional problem-solving capabilities, with a history of effectively addressing and resolving complex engineering issues.
• Communication: Exemplary verbal and written communication skills to engage with team members, stakeholders, and upper management

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personal Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NVS) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Hands‑on experience working with containerization platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of serverless architectures and microservices‑based application design.
• Familiarity with event‑driven systems and related design patterns.
• Solid knowledge of both SQL and NoSQL database technologies.
• Experience applying cloud security best practices across application and infrastructure layers.

Desirable Certifications

• AWS Certified Developer – Associate
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
• Docker Certified Associate
• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
• Terraform Associate
• CompTIA Security+