Fullstack Developer (Active SC Required)
$55,000–$60,000 year
On-siteTaunton, England, United Kingdom
Taunton, England, United KingdomOn-siteFull Time$55,000–$60,000 yearSenior LevelMedium
Full TimeSenior LevelMedium
Job Summary
Architect, design, and develop cloud-native applications using Java (Spring Boot) and AWS alongside responsive front-end applications with React and the GOV.UK Design System. Lead development across Discovery, Alpha, Beta, and Live phases while ensuring compliance with accessibility (WCAG 2.1) and performance standards. Implement CI/CD pipelines, integrate with GOV.UK platforms, and conduct code reviews to enforce best practices and mentor team members. Deliver services aligned with GDS Service Standard and Technology Code of Practice within agile teams.
Required Qualifications
- Senior Software Developer
- proven expertise in delivering services aligned with UK Government Digital Service (GDS) standards
- Architect, design, and develop cloud-native applications using Java (Spring Boot) and AWS
- Build responsive, accessible Front End applications using React and GOV.UK Design System
- Deliver services aligned with GDS Service Standard and Technology Code of Practice
- Lead development across all phases: Discovery, Alpha, Beta, and Live
- Ensure compliance with accessibility (WCAG 2.1) and performance standards
- Implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices
- Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and User Researchers in agile teams
- Integrate with GOV.UK platforms (Pay, Notify, One Login)
- Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and mentor team members
- Ensure security, scalability, and resilience of applications
- Strong experience in one or more languages: Java/Node.js/Python/.NET
- Frontend experience with: React/Angular/Vue.js
- Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
- Cloud platforms: AWS/Azure/GCP (preferably AWS for GDS projects)
- Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes
- CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI
- Hands-on experience delivering projects aligned with UK GDS standards
- Strong understanding of: Service Manual
- Strong understanding of: Technology Code of Practice
- Strong understanding of: Design System (GOV.UK Design System)
- Experience preparing for and passing GDS service assessments
- Familiarity with public sector procurement and delivery environments
- Strong stakeholder communication and leadership skills
- Ability to work in fast-paced, agile teams
- Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
Desired Qualifications
- Passion for building user-centric digital services
- Diversity & Inclusion
- diversity drives innovation and better outcomes
- inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported
- applications from candidates of all backgrounds
- individuals from underrepresented groups, including women, people with disabilities, and diverse communities
- seeking flexible working arrangements
- Disability Confident Level 1 employer
- providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment
- ensure equal opportunities for all
- Cloud platforms: AWS/Azure/GCP (preferably AWS for GDS projects)
- Design System (GOV.UK Design System)
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