Full Stack Software Developer

I am currently looking for a Full Stack Software Developer for a Defence company on a 6 month contract. Location: London 4/5 days per week onsite, the other day will be from the client's office. Duration: 6 months Day…

Inside IR35 IT
Contract type Contract
Posted 14 September 2026

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I am currently looking for a Full Stack Software Developer for a Defence company on a 6 month contract.

Location: London 4/5 days per week onsite, the other day will be from the client's office.

Duration: 6 months

Day Rate: £750-£780 per day Inside IR35

Clearance: Candidates must hold the highest level of government clearance, a BPSS check will also be completed

Scope of Work:

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.

This is your opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in AI, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Big Data, and Digital Transformation—helping to shape the future of national security.

Areas of Responsibility:

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.

Knowledge and Experience

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)

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

If this role is of interest, please send an updated CV to (url removed) and I will call you to discuss further

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