Full-Stack Java Developer

Overview In this role you lead hands-on software delivery within an Agile, cross-functional team on a live Central Government project. You shape technical direction, translate client needs into robust solutions, and drive high-quality, cloud-based software. You’ll blend leadership with hands-on coding in Java, JavaScript, React and TypeScript, and guide architecture, CI/CD, and cloud deployments. This is a mission-critical, government-facing opportunity with a strong emphasis on security, quality, and professional growth. Compensation / BenefitsFlexible 37.5-hour weekHybrid workingTraining budgetCareer coachMatched pensionPrivate healthcare ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor a team of software engineersDesign, develop and test bespoke software solutionsProvide technical direction and client communicationProduce solution architectures and technical designsBuild full-stack applications using Java, JavaScript, React and TypeScriptDesign and deploy cloud-based solutions (AWS)Create CI pipelines (GitLab)Cover full SDLC from requirements to delivery and maintenanceDeploy software to public and private cloudsPromote high standards of software quality, security and engineering practice Key requirementsStrong commercial Java development experienceExperience designing/building AWS-based solutionsFull-stack development with JavaScript, React and TypeScriptPrevious experience leading engineers or providing technical directionUnderstanding of software architecture and technical designExperience across the full SDLCStrong communication and stakeholder-engagement skillsAbility to translate customer challenges into practical technical solutionsConsultancy experience helpful but not essentialSecurity clearance eligibility (high-level UK) and British citizenship; five-year UK residencyStrong communicationStakeholder engagementClient-facing collaborationJavaAWSJavaScript