Senior Fullstack Developer

NPAworldwide; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexitime: 37.5 hrs/week structured your way

Learning budget for training, certifications, and conferences

Private healthcare and matched pension

Monthly socials and quarterly company meetups

Career growth in a fast‑moving, meaningful sector

Job summary

NPAworldwide is seeking a Full Stack Java/React Developer to join a mission‑led consultancy delivering modern software solutions to the UK Government and Defence sector.

You'll collaborate with a high‑trust team to design and implement secure and scalable systems. Key responsibilities include developing software using Java and React, contributing throughout the full development lifecycle, and leveraging agile and DevOps methodologies.

The position offers flexibility, a learning budget, and a competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £70,000 GBP annually.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Java and React (or other modern frontend frameworks).
• Skilled in full-stack development with clean, maintainable code.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools & practices: containers, CI/CD, and infrastructure automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test secure software systems using Java and React.
• Build scalable APIs and data pipelines using modern architecture principles.
• Contribute across the full development lifecycle from requirements to delivery and beyond.

Skills

Java

React

Full-stack development

Agile methodologies

CI/CD

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

AWS

Azure

Job description

Job Description

Can you think strategically and connect the dots across projects to shape the bigger picture? Do you thrive in fast‑paced, agile environments, enjoy exploring smarter ways of working, and love to collaborate across diverse teams? Are you passionate about continuous learning and building impactful software solutions? If yes we’d love to hear from you.

We’re hiring Full Stack Java/React Developers to join a mission‑led consultancy delivering modern software solutions to clients in the UK Government and Defence sector. You'll be part of a high‑trust, agile team developing secure, scalable systems and progressive web apps that make a real difference.

What You'll Be Doing

You’ll join a small, high‑performing delivery team, using agile and DevOps approaches to build innovative solutions across the full stack.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test secure software systems using Java and React
• Build scalable APIs and data pipelines using modern architecture principles
• Leverage open‑source libraries, GitLab CI/CD, and infrastructure‑as‑code
• Deploy to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, and private cloud)
• Contribute across the full development lifecycle from requirements to delivery and beyond

What We're Looking For

We value curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset. You should enjoy solving complex problems and be excited about working with modern tech in a mission‑focused environment.

Ideal Experience

• Strong experience in Java and React (or other modern frontend frameworks)
• Skilled in full‑stack development with clean, maintainable code
• Familiarity with DevOps tools & practices: containers, CI/CD, and infrastructure automation
• Comfortable in Agile teams (Scrum, Kanban)
• Confident collaborating with internal stakeholders and external clients
• Bonus: Exposure to secure or classified development environments

Benefits Include

• Flexitime: 37.5 hrs/week structured your way + remote options
• Learning budget for training, certifications, and conferences
• Private healthcare and matched pension
• Monthly socials and quarterly company meetups
• Career growth in a fast‑moving, meaningful sector

Diversity & Inclusion

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and Disability Confident organisation. They are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone feels welcome and empowered to contribute.

Salary

Annual Salary: £50,000 – £70,000 GBP