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.
Work on leading edge technology solutions in the following disciplines: AI & Data Science, Cyber, Cloud, Big Data, Software Development, DevOps, SRE, Platform Engineering.
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.
You will be responsible for
* Writing clean, secure code following a test-driven approach
* Create code that is open by default and easy for others to reuse
* Translate logical designs into physical designs
* Produce detailed designs
* 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
Relevant skills (but not a requirement to have all of these)
* Programming languages such as Python, Java, Golang, JavaScript or C++
* Front end frameworks at least one of React / VueJS / AngularJS
* Web solutions such as Node.js, Nginx, Caddy or Uvicorn
* Understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra)
* Experience with containerisation Docker, Podman and K8s
* Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud or Azure
* Scripting languages Bash or PowerShell
* Most importantly, able to learn “just in time” to adopt cutting edge new technologies and paradigms
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.
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.
Where you’ll work
You’ll find our Woking site in a modern building on the outskirts of London. Rated excellent for sustainability by BREEAM & Fitwel certified you’ll feel better for visiting. This site provides key links to our customers in London, is a 5-minute walk from the train station, has secure parking nearby and dedicated cycle storage.
There is an expectation that a significant proportion of your time will be spent working on customer sites in the London area.
Clearance
Due to the nature of this role, we require you to be eligible to achieve DV clearance. As a result, you should be a British Citizen and have resided in the U.K. for the last 10 years.
The Next Step...
Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.