AWS Full Stack Developer - Defence

IBM is seeking a highly skilled and motivated AWS Full Stack Developer to join our team in working on public sector government projects. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of both front-end and back-end web development, with extensive experience in cloud technologies, specifically Amazon Web Services (AWS). The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable, secure, and efficient applications on the AWS platform.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Lead smaller projects from design through deployment, showcasing strong technical and project management skills.

• Mentorship: Guide and support Junior Developers, fostering their growth and development.

• Technical Leadership: Contribute to the definition of our development practices and the technical vision of our cloud applications.

• Quality Assurance: Ensure all code developed meets high standards for quality, maintainability, and performance.

• Complex Problem Solving: Tackle and resolve intricate technical challenges, applying your deep expertise in full-stack cloud development

Required technical and professional expertise

• Develop and implement web applications using modern technologies, frameworks, and best practices.

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs on AWS.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.

• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.

• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.

• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization.

• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.

• Keep abreast of new trends and best practices in AWS development and cloud computing.

• Adhere to security and data protection best practices when building applications.

• Work closely with project managers, architects, and other stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of projects within the public sector government domain.

As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. However, for you to be eligible for this role, you must have the valid right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not offer visa sponsorship and have no future plans to do so. You must be a resident in the UK and have been living continuously in the UK for the last 10 years. You must be able to hold or gain a UK government security clearance.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; or equivalent experience.

• Professional experience as a full-stack developer.

• Extensive experience in AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and DynamoDB.

• Proficiency in front-end technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript, and ReactJS or Angular.

• Experience with back-end technologies like Node.js, Python, Java, or similar languages.

• Experience with containerization technologies, particularly Docker

• Proficient in deploying, managing, and scaling applications using Kubernetes.

• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively.

• Understanding of government regulations and compliance requirements is a plus.

Desirable Certifications:

• AWS Certified Developer - Associate Level

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate Level

• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

• AWS Certified Security - Specialty

• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional

A multitude of training opportunities from classroom to e-learning, mentoring and coaching programs as well as the chance to gain industry recognized certifications

Regular and frequent promotion and progression opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us

Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year

Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks

A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome

Internal recognition programs for peer-to-peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees

Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme

More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future.

Your role and responsibilities

At IBM CIC, we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK. A career in IBM CIC means you'll have the opportunity to work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio. Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM CIC. In your role, you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, whom may be at their site or one of our CIC or IBM locations. Our culture of evolution centres on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.