Full Stack Software Engineer

Roke Manor Research Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and engineering company in Manchester is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to develop mission-critical solutions for National Security customers. This role focuses on innovative technologies and offers the chance to work on cutting-edge solutions that protect vital information and systems. Candidates must be eager to learn new technologies and follow best coding practices. Join a growing team working in a thriving tech hub.

Qualifications

• Experience in writing clean, secure code following a test-driven approach.
• Ability to integrate API/UI components with existing data stores and APIs.
• Experience in participating in agile sprint ceremonies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mission critical solutions to National Security customers.
• Document all work using required standards, methods and tools.
• Collaborate with user researchers to represent users internally.

Skills

Spring Boot

React / VueJS / AngularJS

Appropriate Testing Frameworks

Technologically curious / Willing / Able to tactically upskill new technologies

Job description

Great ideas come from different minds. That’s why we bring together engineers, scientists, analysts, and creatives from every background — and give them the trust, tools, and freedom to make a difference. What connects us is the mission: solving meaningful problems and building capability that protects what matters most.

And as the challenges evolve, so do we — working on the technologies that will shape tomorrow, not just today.

Full Stack Software Engineer

National Security Business - Be part of a growing and highly trusted supplier into the NS domain working to deliver mission critical solutions helping to keep the nation safe, secure and prosperous.

Working on leading edge technology solutions including AI/DS, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE, Platform Engineering

We have secured long term work, across the full spectrum, on the latest framework with the client, which provides the springboard for our ongoing growth and development in this domain, so join us on what will be an incredible growth journey.

Role:

As a Full Stack Software Engineer, you’ll enjoy delivering mission critical solutions to National Security customers. This isn’t developing solutions that complete financial transactions faster, you’ll develop cutting edge product that protects people, platforms, missions and information against constantly changing threats.

You’re a Full Stack Software Engineer that enjoys developing novel products; leading, innovating and inventing by bringing the physical and digital together. It’ll involve consulting with customers, defining strategy and understanding how to apply emerging technologies

Roke is a leading technology & engineering company with clients spanning National Security, Defence and Intelligence. You will work alongside our customers to solve their complex and unique challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Writing clean, secure code following a test-driven approach
• Create code that is open by default and easy for others to reuse
• Effectively document all work using required standards, methods and tools, including prototyping tools where appropriate
• Work with well understood and emerging technologies and identify appropriate patterns
• Integrating API / UI components with existing data stores and APIs
• Maintain and develop existing architectural components including Data Ingest, Data Stores and REST APIs
• Participate in sprint ceremonies with the agile team, attending daily stand-ups, epic decomposition, demos and planning sessions.
• Assist the wider team to understand upcoming API features and their impact on
• Collaborate with user researchers and can represent users internally
• Explain the difference between user needs and the desires of the user

Required Skills:

• Spring Boot
• React / VueJS / AngularJS
• Appropriate Testing Frameworks
• Technologically curious / Willing / Able to tactically upskill new technologies

Built on over a 60 year heritage, Roke offers specialist knowledge in sensors, communications, cyber, and AI and ML. We change the way organisations think and act – through dynamic insights from the analysis of multiple layers of data. We take care of the innovative, technical stuff that keeps everyone safe – that’s our mission, passion, and motivation.

Where you’ll work…

Manchester - You’ll find our Manchester site located in the heart of the City; Europe’s fastest growing tech hub. You’ll become a key part of Roke’s growing local tech community as we support the Government levelling up agenda. There is easy, local access to our client community with great transport links and nearby local parking.

Due to the nature of this role, we require you to be eligible to achieve DV clearance.