Full Stack Engineer
Summary
Full Stack Engineer building secure, cloud-native web apps for UK Defence & Security programmes using React/Angular/Vue, Node.js/Java/Python, and CI/CD pipelines.
Locations: Bristol, London or Manchester
Clearance: DV Cleared
Hybrid Working Available
The Opportunity
We’re supporting a major Technology & Transformation programme delivering some of the UK’s most critical Defence & Security projects.
This is an opportunity for experienced Full Stack Developers to work on highly secure, large-scale government systems that directly contribute to national security and public sector innovation. You’ll join high-performing engineering teams delivering modern digital services across complex environments.
The role offers exposure to cloud-native development, secure software engineering, modern DevSecOps practices and user-focused application delivery within mission-critical programmes.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop and deploy secure web applications within Defence & Security environments
- Contribute across the full software development lifecycle within Agile teams
- Develop secure and scalable back-end services and APIs
- Implement DevSecOps and secure coding best practices
- Support CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation and integration activities
- Work closely with UX/UI teams, architects, delivery managers and stakeholders
- Translate operational and business requirements into technical solutions
- Participate in security assessments, remediation activities and compliance initiatives
- Produce clear technical documentation and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience with some of the following
- React, Angular or Vue.js
- Node.js, Java or Python
- SQL and NoSQL databases
- CI/CD and DevOps tooling
- Secure software engineering practices
- Strong problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills
- Experience working within Defence, Government or secure environments
- Understanding of DevSecOps principles
- UX/UI awareness and user-centred design principles
- Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure or GCP)
- Experience working with government standards and compliance requirements
What’s On Offer
- Opportunity to work on nationally significant programmes
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Access to cutting-edge technology and large-scale transformation projects
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Strong career progression and professional development opportunities
If you’re a DV Cleared Full Stack Developer looking to work on impactful, highly secure programmes, we’d be keen to speak with you.