Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

Allen Associates; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen Associates in Oxford is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer to help develop a secure situational-awareness and operational-management platform. The role covers backend services, web dashboards, and mobile app services.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience with Node.js/TypeScript, React, PostgreSQL and cloud platforms, plus a track record in secure, scalable software for mission-critical environments. Hybrid work with weekly on-site presence is required.

Qualifications

• Backend/API development with Node.js/TypeScript, Python, or .NET.
• Modern web UI development using React/Next.js.
• GUI and dashboard development.
• Database design with PostgreSQL.
• Cloud infrastructure in AWS/Azure.
• Secure development with authentication and access control.
• Real-time data, alerts and WebSockets.
• Geospatial mapping / location data.
• Mobile integration with iOS apps and push notifications.
• Git, CI/CD, testing and production deployment.

Responsibilities

• Translate operational requirements into secure, reliable software solutions.
• Develop and integrate backend services and web dashboards.
• Create mobile app services and APIs for iOS integration.
• Collaborate across teams for secure deployments and testing.

Skills

Node.js/TypeScript

Python

React/Next.js

PostgreSQL

Cloud (AWS/Azure)

Security/authentication

WebSockets

Geospatial mapping

iOS integration

Git/CI/CD

Job description

Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer

Web, Mobile & Operational Systems

Are you an experienced Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer able to support the development of a secure situational-awareness and operational-management platform.

The role will involve developing and integrating backend services, web-based operational dashboards, graphical user interfaces and mobile application services.

We are looking for someone with strong experience in:

• Backend/API development using Node.js/TypeScript, Python, .NET or similar
• Modern web development using React, Next.js or comparable frameworks
• GUI and dashboard development
• PostgreSQL and database design
• AWS, Azure or equivalent cloud infrastructure
• Authentication, permissions and secure application development
• Real-time data, alerts, notifications and WebSockets
• Mapping, geospatial data or location-based services
• Integration with iOS applications, including push notifications and mobile APIs
• Git, CI/CD, testing and production deployment

Experience developing systems for security, defence, emergency services, command-and-control, incident management, GSOC/SOC environments or other operational applications would be highly desirable.

The successful candidate should be able to take operational requirements and translate them into secure, intuitive and reliable technical solutions.

Experience: Strong proven experience in commercial software development experience.

Engagement: Full-time role, permanent, contract or project-based arrangements considered.

Location: This role is based in Oxford and whilst hybrid, requires you to be on-site on a weekly basis.