Full Stack Engineer - Inside IR35

Full Stack Engineer – National Programme (Major Police Platform)

We are seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Engineer to join a major national policing programme, delivering secure, scalable applications in a complex and high-availability environment.

You will work across the full stack, building and maintaining modern, cloud-based applications with a strong focus on high performance, security, and service reliability.

Key Application Technologies (Essential):

• Frontend: Node.js, React, Next.js, Typescript, Docker, Azure Web Apps
• Backend (APIs): Node.js, Express.js, Typescript, Docker, Azure Web Apps
• Backend (Functions): Node.js, Typescript, Azure Function Apps
• Data Analytics Functions: Python, Azure Function Apps
• Search Backend: Elasticsearch, Kubernetes

Wider Tech Environment:

• Cloud Infrastructure: Microsoft Azure (App Services, Function Apps, Container Registry, Kubernetes Service, API Management, Cosmos DB, Log Analytics Workspace)
• DevOps & Automation: Azure DevOps (Repos, Pipelines, Boards), Terraform (Bicep), Kubernetes (AKS), Helm Charts
• Authentication and Security: Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Document-Level Security
• Monitoring and Reliability: Elastic/Kibana, Azure Monitoring and Alerting, Service Reliability practices
• Release Management and GDS Compliance: Release pipelines, audit, governance processes

Key Responsibilities:

• Build, maintain, and deploy frontend and backend applications using Node.js, React, Next.js, and Azure services.
• Develop APIs and serverless functions ensuring scalability and security.
• Integrate search functionality with Elasticsearch and manage deployments via Kubernetes.
• Ensure applications meet best practices around security, monitoring, and auditing.
• Collaborate closely with platform teams, security engineers, and DevOps specialists.
• Contribute to release management, service reliability, and continuous improvement of the development lifecycle.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in full stack development using Node.js, React, and Typescript.
• Strong backend experience with Express.js, serverless architecture, and Azure Function Apps.
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Azure cloud services.
• Good understanding of monitoring, security (RBAC, audit), and release management principles.
• Comfortable working in highly regulated, GDS-compliant environments.

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