Senior Software Engineer

Searchability; West of England; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchability is seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer in Bristol for a permanent, hybrid role. The position focuses on delivering secure, high-quality software for Central Government projects.

You’ll build and maintain applications using Java, TypeScript, JavaScript and React, while deploying through CI/CD pipelines and leveraging AWS/Azure cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Java and modern frontend frameworks.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and CI/CD practices.
• Strong understanding of Agile software development and testing.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing and testing bespoke software solutions.
• Work across the full software development lifecycle from requirements to deployment.
• Develop applications using Java, TypeScript, JavaScript and React.
• Work with open-source libraries and components.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.
• Deploy applications to AWS, Azure and private cloud environments.
• Contribute to technical architecture and solution design.
• Work within Agile delivery teams.
• Engage directly with customers and stakeholders.
• Mentor and support fellow engineers.

Skills

Java

TypeScript

JavaScript

React

AWS

Azure

CI/CD

Agile

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.