Lead and develop the design and implementation of software applications as distributed applications/micro-services. Champion the cause of web application security. It's not just an afterthought - you'll ensure it's embedded at the core of our codebases, making our software robust and reliable. Support our quality assurance team by developing detailed test strategies and unit tests for all software applications. Operate as a technical polyglot with a track record of delivering production code across a full-stack environment, including Rust, Python (FastAPI), .NET Proficiency in containerisation, including creating, managing, and deploying Docker containers in development and production environments. Demonstratable experiencing in designing and developing relational database schemas for use across MySQL and PostgreSQL relational database services. Comprehensive knowledge of industry good working practices and development principles (e.g. Anti Patterns across Software Architectures). You're comfortable developing in a microservices environment, familiar with auto scaling, loosely coupled, secure, and resilient services. Skilled in designing and developing REST based API services in (11)/Spring/Spring Boot. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.