Senior Developer - Contract (Cyber)

Methods; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT Services Consultancy in Gloucester is seeking a Senior Developer with a Front-End focus and active UK Security Clearance. You will be involved in the full software development life cycle and work within a DevOps environment. The ideal candidate will have strong TypeScript and JavaScript skills, with experience in React, and a collaborative mindset. Competitive day rates offered along with the opportunity to work on impactful projects.

Benefits

Competitive day rates

Opportunity to work on high-impact projects

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in both Front End and Back End development.
• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Active UK Security Clearance (SC minimum, DV preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications.
• Contribute to both Front End and Back End development.
• Collaborate closely with other team members.
• Implement robust testing strategies.
• Participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Work within an Agile development environment.

Skills

Proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript

Experience with React

Problem-solving and debugging skills

Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)

Active UK Security Clearance

Tools

Jira

Kubernetes

Terraform

Docker

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Job description

About Us

Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy with over 30 years of experience, partnering with central government departments and agencies to transform public sector operations in the UK. As part of the Alten Group, we deliver people-centred, sustainable, and innovative solutions across IT environments.

We pride ourselves on delivering excellence with a human touch. At Methods, we believe in fostering collaboration, learning from mistakes, and celebrating success while providing value and sustainability to our clients, staff, and communities.

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Developer with Front-End focus and active UK Security Clearance (SC minimum, DV preferred) to join our dynamic team. You will play a crucial role in the full software development life cycle, from design and development to testing and deployment, leveraging your expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks, Back End technologies, and cloud infrastructure. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a challenging and rewarding project within a DevOps / DevSecOps environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and performant applications.
• Contribute to both Front End and Back End development, demonstrating expertise across the stack.
• Collaborate closely with other developers, designers, product owners, and DevOps engineers.
• Implement robust testing strategies to ensure code quality and application stability.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes and CI / CD pipelines.
• Participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing sessions.
• Work within an Agile development environment.

Essential Skills

• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript, with experience in both Front End and Back End development.
• Experience working with React.
• Experience with version control systems (eg, Git).
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Active UK Security Clearance (SC minimum, DV preferred).

Desirable Skills

• Experience with or other Back End frameworks.
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design and development.
• Experience with Python and / or Go.
• Familiarity with DevOps / DevSecOps principles.
• Knowledge of Jira, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Docker.
• Experience working in a regulated environment.
• Experience with cloud platforms ( AWS, Azure, GCP).

Contract Details

• Competitive day rates.
• On-site 5 days p / week (secret location)
• Opportunity to work on high-impact projects with leading clients.

Note

Due to the nature of this role, active UK Security Clearance (SC minimum, DV preferred) is a mandatory requirement. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to make a difference and join a collaborative, innovative team, apply now at

Join us and help shape the future of technology delivery!