Junior / Mid-Level Full Stack Developer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Design and maintain software functionalities utilizing Java or Kotlin, Spring Boot, and contemporary web technologies.

• Create RESTful APIs to support internal systems and integrations.

• Engage in front-end development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Angular, or AngularJS.

• Produce clean, readable, and maintainable code.

• Query, structure, and manage data within relational and NoSQL databases.

• Conduct unit, integration, and functional testing.

• Take part in code reviews and address defects.

• Utilize Git, build tools, and CI/CD pipelines in daily development activities.

• Collaborate with product, QA, design, DevOps, and engineering teams.

• Implement engineering practices focused on security, performance, accessibility, and maintainability.

• Assume ownership of assigned tasks and contribute to shared engineering best practices.

• Develop software that supports national systems, public services, and operational environments.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be eligible for security clearance and have resided in the UK for a minimum of 5 years.

• Must possess the right to work in the UK.

• Required to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK; documentary evidence is necessary.

• Approximately 2 to 5 years of software development experience, ideally in a commercial development setting.

• Practical experience with Java or Kotlin and object-oriented programming principles.

• Familiarity with Spring Boot or similar backend frameworks.

• Proficient understanding of relational and NoSQL databases.

• Experience with Git, collaborative development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and automated delivery processes.

• Willingness to write and maintain automated tests.

• Ability to function effectively in an agile team and communicate clearly.

• Experience or working knowledge of Spring Framework, Spring Data JPA, Hibernate, or comparable backend technologies.

• Comprehension of REST APIs and service-oriented development.

• Front-end development experience using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; ideally with TypeScript.

• Knowledge of frameworks or libraries such as React, Angular, AngularJS, or Vue.

• Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, containers, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.

• Experience with or working towards WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards.

• Background in secure, regulated, or operationally sensitive environments.

• Ideally possess a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field.

• Equivalent practical experience, professional training, or relevant certifications will be considered.

• Successful completion of vetting, references, and occupational health checks is required; a DBS check may also be necessary depending on the position.

🏝️ Benefits

• Private Medical Coverage funded by NEC for Employees, with an option to add family members at an additional cost.

• 25 days of paid holiday with the flexibility to buy/sell (FTE).

• 4 x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC, with an option to increase coverage at an additional cost.

• Group Pension Plan with employer contributions of up to 8.5%.

• Flexible benefits tailored to individual needs.

• Complimentary access to LinkedIn Learning featuring over 15,000 courses.

• Above-average pension scheme.

• Reasonable adjustments and accessibility support available during the recruitment or interview process.