Full Stack Software Engineer

Our client is supporting the National Security space with the development of mission critical technologies.

You will also need experience within the National Security space to be considered for this role!

Working Patterns and location – The role is based full time on site in Cheltenham or Manchester.

• Writing clean, secure code following a test-driven approach.
• Create code that is open by default and easy for others to reuse.
• Translate logical designs into physical designs.
• Produce detailed designs.
• Effectively document all work using required standards, methods and tools, including prototyping tools where appropriate.
• Work with well understood and emerging technologies and identify appropriate patterns.
• Integrating API / UI components with existing data stores and APIs.
• Maintain and develop existing architectural components including Data Ingest, Data Stores and REST APIs.
• Participate in sprint ceremonies with the agile team, attending daily stand-ups, epic decomposition, demos and planning sessions.
• Assist the wider team to understand upcoming API features and their impact on.
• Collaborate with user researchers and can represent users internally.
• Explain the difference between user needs and the desires of the user.

• Spring Boot.
• Java Enterprise development.
• React / VueJS / AngularJS.
• Appropriate Testing Frameworks.
• Technologically curious / Willing / Able to tactically upskill new technologies.

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Part-time opportunities/flexible working is available to suit individual needs.

Please note that the client has determined that the off-payroll working rules will apply to this assignment and therefore this contract will be run through an Umbrella Company. Income tax and primary national insurance contributions will be deducted at source from any payments made to the intermediary.

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