Fullstack Developer
Posted 1 day ago by Lucid Support Services Ltd
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
England, United Kingdom
Summary: We're seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer with active SC Clearance for a high-profile government project. The role is primarily remote, requiring weekly on-site visits to either Croydon or Manchester. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in distributed systems and modern Back End services. This position offers a contract length of 3 months with potential for extension.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack applications within a secure environment.
- Build and optimise event-driven services using Java and Kafka.
- Contribute to API development, integration, and testing across multiple services.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including architects, DevOps engineers, and product owners.
- Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and agile ceremonies.
- Ensure solutions meet security, performance, and reliability standards.
Key Skills:
- Strong commercial experience with Java
- Hands-on experience with Kafka (producers, consumers, topics, event streaming)
Salary (Rate): £0 per day
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Full Stack Developer - SC Cleared (3+ Month Contract)
Location: Remote (with weekly on-site visit to Croydon or Manchester hub)
Clearance: Active SC Clearance required
Contract Length: 3 months + extension potential
Start: ASAP
Overview
We're looking for an experienced Full Stack Developer with active SC Clearance to join a high-profile government project. You'll work in a remote-first environment with occasional on-site collaboration (typically once per week) at either our Croydon or Manchester hub. This role suits someone who is confident working across distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and modern Back End services.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack applications within a secure environment.
- Build and optimise event-driven services using Java and Kafka.
- Contribute to API development, integration, and testing across multiple services.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including architects, DevOps engineers, and product owners.
- Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and agile ceremonies.
- Ensure solutions meet security, performance, and reliability standards.
Required Skills
- Strong commercial experience with Java
- Hands-on experience with Kafka (producers, consumers, topics, event streaming)
Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience with any of the following is highly beneficial:
- Spring Framework, including Spring Boot and Spring Data
- Postgres
- OpenSearch/ElasticSearch
- NodeJS
- REST API development
- WireMock or similar tools for API mocking
What We're Looking For
- Someone who thrives in a collaborative, agile environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
- Excellent communication skills, especially when working remotely
- A proactive mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality, secure solutions
