Software Engineer - Full Stack

Software Engineer - Full Stack

Posted 1 day ago by Anson McCade

£710 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom

Summary: The role of Full Stack Software Engineer involves working on a high-impact digital transformation project within the National Security sector. The engineer will develop secure and scalable applications as part of an agile team, contributing to mission-critical law enforcement capabilities. Candidates must have strong experience in both frontend and backend development, along with SC Clearance eligibility. This position offers a collaborative environment focused on meaningful technology that supports national security operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop secure, scalable applications for a digital transformation project.
  • Collaborate within a multidisciplinary agile team.
  • Deliver cloud-native applications, preferably on Azure.
  • Utilize a tech stack including React, Node.js, and Microsoft Azure services.
  • Support mission-critical law enforcement capabilities.

Key Skills:

  • Strong experience in frontend development (React, Next.js, TypeScript).
  • Proven backend development skills (Node.js, Express.js).
  • Experience with cloud-native applications, preferably on Azure.
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Azure DevOps).
  • Eligibility for SC Clearance and UK residency with 5+ years of traceable history.

Salary (Rate): £710/day

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Full Stack Software Engineer (Contract) £650-£710/day | London (2–3 days on-site) | Inside IR35 SC Clearance required (must be eligible for Enhanced SC)

We’re looking for a Full Stack Engineer to join a high-impact digital transformation project within the National Security space. You'll be building secure, scalable applications as part of a multidisciplinary agile team, supporting mission-critical law enforcement capabilities.

Tech Stack:

  • Frontend: React Next.js TypeScript
  • Backend: Node.js Express.js Azure Function Apps Elasticsearch Cosmos DB
  • DevOps / Cloud / Infrastructure: Microsoft Azure (Web Apps, Function Apps, Kubernetes Service, API Management) Docker Kubernetes & Helm Azure DevOps (Repos, Boards, Pipelines) Bicep (Infrastructure as Code) Authentication via Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) Elastic & Kibana for logging/monitoring

What you’ll need:

  • Strong experience across both frontend and backend development
  • Proven delivery of cloud-native applications (Azure preferred; AWS/GCP also considered)
  • SC Clearance (willingness to undergo Enhanced SC vetting)
  • UK residency with 5+ years of traceable history (required for clearance)

This is an opportunity to work on genuinely meaningful tech that supports national security operations, in a collaborative, mission-focused environment.