Java Full Stack Engineer

Are you an experienced Java developer looking to work on meaningful projects that solve complex, real-world problems?

We’re looking for a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to join a friendly and collaborative Agile team delivering bespoke software solutions for Central Government customers.

You’ll work across the full software development lifecycle, from shaping requirements and designing solutions through to development, testing, deployment and ongoing support. What you’ll be doing

• Designing, developing and testing high-quality software solutions
• Building backend applications and services using Java
• Developing modern user interfaces with TypeScript, JavaScript and React
• Working with AWS, Azure and private-cloud environments
• Creating and improving CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab
• Contributing to technical design and architecture decisions
• Supporting and mentoring other engineers
• Working directly with customers to understand and solve their challenges
• Leading technical delivery and client engagement, depending on your experience

You don’t need to tick every box, but we’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Strong commercial experience with Java
• Full-stack development experience using TypeScript, JavaScript and React
• Experience working with AWS or Azure
• A good understanding of automated testing, CI/CD and modern engineering practices
• Experience working across the software development lifecycle
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• An interest in mentoring others and sharing your knowledge

Previous consultancy experience would be helpful, but it isn’t essential. Security clearance

Due to the nature of the projects, you must be eligible to obtain UK security clearance. This requires you to:

• Hold a British passport
• Have lived permanently in the UK for the past five years

• A salary of up to £65,000
• Flexible hybrid working
• A choice of base office in Manchester, Bristol, Cheltenham or Plymouth
• A dedicated career coach to support your development
• Learning and career progression opportunities
• Flexitime and home-working options
• Employee assistance programme and free 24/7 counselling support
• Regular team socials, summer events and annual away days
• A welcoming, inclusive and supportive working environment

If you’re looking for an opportunity to work with modern technology, develop your skills and contribute to projects that make a genuine difference, we’d be delighted to hear from you.