Lead AWS Full Stack Engineer - eDV Clearance required

Join IBM as a Lead AWS Cloud Full Stack Developer and take a pivotal role in shaping and delivering innovative, secure and scalable cloud solutions supporting the UK’s national security and public sector. You’ll lead the technical design, development and delivery of mission-critical applications, driving architectural decisions, championing engineering best practices and guiding development teams to deliver high-quality, resilient solutions. Working alongside talented specialists, you’ll influence technical strategy, mentor engineers and tackle complex challenges across high-profile, strategically important programmes, helping shape the future of secure cloud technology. Due to the sensitive nature of the projects and clients, active Enhanced Developed Vetting (eDV) security clearance is essential.

Required technical and professional expertise

• Extensive experience leading full stack development and delivering secure, scalable, enterprise-grade applications.
• Expert knowledge of AWS cloud services, cloud-native architectures and distributed systems.
• Strong proficiency in front-end technologies, including JavaScript, TypeScript, React or Angular.
• Extensive back-end development experience using Node.js, Python, Java or similar technologies.
• Proven expertise in REST APIs, microservices, databases and complex system integrations.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices and Infrastructure as Code.
• In-depth understanding of cloud security, IAM and secure software development principles.
• Experience leading Agile delivery, championing engineering best practices, automated testing and code quality.
• Demonstrable technical leadership, including setting technical direction, influencing architectural decisions, mentoring developers and driving engineering excellence.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead technical teams and deliver complex solutions.
• Active Enhanced Developed Vetting (eDV) security clearance is essential.

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personal Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NVS) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Proven experience leading the delivery of complex cloud solutions within public sector, defence or national security environments.
• Advanced expertise in serverless architectures, containerisation and Kubernetes, setting technical standards and guiding implementation.
• Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code, including Terraform and AWS CloudFormation, leading enterprise-scale deployment automation and CI/CD improvements.
• In-depth understanding of cloud governance, security, risk management and regulatory compliance, ensuring solutions meet organisational and industry standards.
• Extensive experience with AWS monitoring, logging, performance optimisation and cost management, driving reliability, efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrable leadership in cloud architecture, technical strategy and solution design, making key engineering decisions and resolving complex technical challenges.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop engineering teams, promote best practices and foster a collaborative, high-performing technical culture.
• Experience working with stakeholders to define technical requirements, communicate architectural decisions and align cloud solutions with business and security objectives.

Desirable Certifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional
• AWS Certified Security - Specialty
• AWS Certified Developer - Associate
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

• 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), private medical, dental & optical cover, online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, life assurance and a group pension plan through salary sacrifice.

At IBM Consulting UK FutureNow, you’ll build a career at the forefront of hybrid cloud and AI, working with leading clients across the public and private sectors.

You’ll collaborate with top industry professionals, gain hands on experience with cutting edge technologies, and deliver solutions that create real business impact. From day one, you’ll work on meaningful, high profile programmes that stretch your skills and accelerate your growth.

We invest heavily in you–supporting continuous learning, in demand skills development, and long term career progression. You’ll thrive in a flexible, inclusive environment that values curiosity, encourages reinvention, and recognises what makes you unique.