Senior Software Engineer

Searchability NS&D; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchability NS&D in Bristol is seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer with strong Java and modern frontend skills to join a hybrid, permanent role.

You will design, build and maintain scalable applications across the full software lifecycle, using Java, TypeScript, JavaScript and React, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines on AWS/Azure.

If you have consultancy experience and have worked on government-focused projects, this is a good match for you.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience with Java, TypeScript, JavaScript and React.
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS/Azure) and CI/CD.
• Consultancy experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Experience on government-focused or security-sensitive projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test bespoke software across the full lifecycle.
• Work within Agile delivery teams.
• Develop applications using Java, TypeScript, JavaScript and React.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Deploy applications to AWS and Azure environments.
• Contribute to technical architecture and solution design.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders.
• Mentor other engineers where appropriate.

Skills

Java

TypeScript

JavaScript

React

AWS

Azure

Agile

CI/CD

Tools

GitLab

Job description

SENIOR FULL STACK SOFTWARE ENGINEER - JAVA

NEW PERMANENT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE IN BRISTOL

• Salary: Up to £65,000
• Location: Bristol - Hybrid
• Clearance: Security Clearance advantageous
• Employment Type: Permanent

We're working with a specialist technology consultancy delivering bespoke software solutions across complex Central Government projects.

They're looking for an experienced Senior Full Stack Software Engineer with strong Java experience to join an Agile delivery team, working on interesting and technically challenging projects with real-world impact.

THE ROLE

As a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer, you'll be involved across the full software development lifecycle, from initial requirements and architecture through to development, testing, deployment and ongoing support.

You'll have the opportunity to work with a broad range of modern technologies and contribute to the delivery of secure, high-quality software solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing, developing and testing bespoke software solutions
• Working across the full software development lifecycle
• Developing applications using Java, TypeScript, JavaScript and React
• Working with open-source libraries, frameworks and components
• Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab
• Deploying applications across AWS, Azure and private cloud environments
• Contributing to technical architecture and solution design
• Working within Agile development teams
• Engaging directly with customers and stakeholders
• Supporting and mentoring other engineers where appropriate

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer with strong commercial experience across:

• Java
• TypeScript
• JavaScript
• React
• AWS and/or Azure
• Agile software development
• CI/CD and modern development practices

Previous consultancy experience would be beneficial, but isn't essential.

Experience working on Central Government or other security-sensitive projects would also be advantageous.

WHY APPLY?

This is a great opportunity to join a growing technology consultancy and work on complex, high-profile Government projects, whilst gaining exposure to a broad range of modern technologies and cloud environments.

You’ll have genuine involvement throughout the software lifecycle and the opportunity to take on increasing technical and client-facing responsibility as you progress.