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 life cycle - 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 life cycle, 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