Develop and test cloud-based full-stack applications and prototypes using Java, Spring Boot, Python, TypeScript, Angular, and Azure. Build REST APIs, integrate microservices and event-driven systems, create accessible responsive interfaces, contribute to CI/CD and automated testing, and apply secure coding practices. Collaborate with architects, data engineers, and UX designers during discovery-phase projects. The role requires active SC clearance and occasional travel to London.
Location: Remote (UK-based) - Occasional Travel to London
Clearance: SC clearance; or eligible for SC
As a Full Stack Developer, you will discover, design, build, cloud-based applications and prototypes that support discovery work.
You’ll work across both front-end and back-end development, helping teams explore, test, and validate new technical approaches and digital services that underpin wider reform programmes.
This role is ideal for a developer who enjoys working across the full stack, contributing to discovery-phase builds while ensuring performance, security, and usability are embedded from the outset.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and test applications using Java / Spring Boot, Python, TypeScript, and Angular. (mix of FE and BE)
- Build and consume RESTful APIs and integrate with back-end microservices.
- Develop prototype user interfaces with a focus on accessibility, usability, and responsive design.
- Discover applications on Microsoft Azure (App Services, AKS, Functions, Databases).
- Contribute to DevOps pipelines, version control, and automated testing.
- Collaborate with architects, data engineers, and UX designers to ensure cohesive end-to-end delivery.
- Participate in sprint planning, code reviews, and technical documentation to support discovery outcomes.
- Support integration of front-end components with APIs and event-driven back-end systems.
Requirements
Essential Skills & Experience
- Solid hands-on experience with Java / Spring Boot and TypeScript / Angular in production or prototype environments.
- Working knowledge of Python for API or integration scripting.
- Strong understanding of Azure cloud services, including App Services, AKS, and storage.
- Experience developing and consuming APIs and managing data exchange between systems.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks (JUnit, Jest, Cypress), and Git workflows.
- Awareness of secure coding practices, authentication (OAuth / OIDC), and identity management.
- Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills in multidisciplinary teams.
Desirable Skills
- SC cleared
- Experience in discovery or alpha projects, building prototypes or proofs of concept.
- Knowledge of containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform).
- Familiarity with DevSecOps and automated testing pipelines.
- Understanding of digital environments or public-sector technology standards.
- Exposure to data integration and analytics solutions within full-stack applications.
This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.
Benefits
By joining us you can expect
- Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
- Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society
- Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership
- A supportive and collaborative environment
As well as this, we offer:
- Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training
- Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme
- Social - Breakfast Tuesdays, Thirsty Thursdays and Pizza on the last Thursday of each month as well as commitment to charitable causes
- Time off 25 days a year; plus the opportunity to purchase extra leave per year
- Pension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
- Life Assurance of 4 times base salary
- Private Medical Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
- Worldwide Travel Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
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