Infrastructure Engineer
SC Clearance Required
Location: Ipswich- 5 days on-site per week
Umbrella only
Are you an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with a passion for software engineering and a knack for improving application security and efficiency? Our client, a reputable organisation, is hiring for a talented professional to join their team in Ipswich. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a critical rewrite project, aligning existing applications with modern standards and best practices.
What you'll be doing:
* Gaining a comprehensive understanding of current applications and their architecture
* Collaborating with product owners to gather and document requirements
* Breaking down requirements into features and user stories within JIRA
* Rewriting applications to meet current development standards, focusing on security and performance
* Managing version control within development environments
* Participating in Agile sprints, including planning, demos, and stakeholder updates
* Updating documentation to reflect ongoing progress and changes
What you'll bring:
* Strong software engineering background, with experience in TypeScript and React
* Proven ability to understand and improve existing applications
* Experience capturing and translating requirements into actionable features/stories
* Familiarity with Agile methodologies and sprint ceremonies
* Excellent communication skills for regular demos and stakeholder engagement
* Security-conscious mindset with a focus on application efficiency
Mandatory Skills:
* Experience with TypeScript / React / NodeJS
* Ability to understand and work with current application codebases
* Strong documentation and requirement capture skills
* Agile working experience
Desired Skills:
* Knowledge of application security best practices
* Experience with version control systems and dev environments
* Previous work on application re-writes or modernisation projects
Required Education:
* Relevant technical qualification or equivalent experience in software engineering or IT
Licences and Certifications:
* SC Clearance is essential for this role
Experience:
* Extensive experience in software engineering and application development
* Proven track record working within Agile teams and delivering application improvements
If you're ready to contribute your skills to a dynamic project with a forward-thinking team, apply now to join our client's innovative environment. This is your chance to make a real impact on critical applications while working in a collaborative and supportive setting.

