Full Stack Developer - Must have an Active DV Clearance - Hybrid
Location: Bristol, London, Manchester or Cambridge
Salary: £70,000 - £120,000 (depending on experience and clearance)
We are looking for a Full Stack Developer to join a growing public sector team delivering secure, high-impact digital services across Defence & Security.
This is a unique opportunity to use your development expertise to help solve real-world challenges for government and national security clients. You'll work on meaningful projects in an agile environment, applying your skills across the full software development lifecycle - from design through to deployment.
You'll be part of a collaborative and supportive engineering team, working alongside technical leads, project managers, and stakeholders to deliver robust and scalable solutions.
What you'll be doing:
Designing, developing and deploying secure, high-performing web applications for government clients
Working across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements through to production
Building responsive user interfaces using modern front-end technologies
Developing scalable server-side functionality with appropriate frameworks and languages
Creating and maintaining RESTful APIs for integration across platforms
Following secure coding practices and supporting compliance with government security standards
Conducting security reviews and supporting remediation of vulnerabilities
Translating technical requirements into delivery plans and code
Communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
What we're looking for:
UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance
Strong experience with front-end technologies such as HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript
Experience with front-end frameworks such as React, Angular or Vue.js
Proficiency in back-end development using Node.js, Python, or Java
Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases
Ability to analyse and resolve complex problems in a structured way
Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in cross-functional teams
A flexible, adaptable mindset and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment
Desirable experience:
Understanding of public sector systems, processes or compliance frameworks
Knowledge of accessibility and UX best practices for government applications
Experience designing and maintaining well-documented REST APIs
Familiarity with secure development practices and secure data handling requirements in government
