Full Stack Software Lead - National Security Business Join our growing team and help strengthen the UK’s safety and resilience. We’re a leading technology and engineering company supporting customers across National Security, Defence and Intelligence, delivering systems that operate in the most demanding and sensitive environments. As a Full Stack Software Lead, you’ll deliver mission‑critical solutions for National Security customers - building products that protect people, platforms, missions and information against evolving threats. You’ll help customers use data to improve mission outcomes, lead teams hands‑on, and mentor others while working at the forefront of innovation. Partner with engineering and customer technical leaders to shape the roadmap. Build secure, maintainable software using test‑driven practices. Convert designs into working implementations and document to required standards. Develop and maintain APIs, UI components and data pipelines within existing data infrastructure. Lead and contribute to agile ceremonies (stand‑ups, refinement, planning, demos). Back‑end: Java (Spring Boot) and/or Go. Front‑end: React or Vue.js. Testing: Experience leading agile teams (Scrum Master training desirable). Use of AI tools to support development (e.g., You’ll work with smart, supportive people on projects that genuinely matter, in an environment that values technical excellence, collaboration and continuous learning. We invest in your growth, value diverse thinking and offer flexible working alongside a strong benefits package (including 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays). Roke combines a 70+ year heritage with the agility to make a real impact. Based in our Manchester office and customer sites for high‑side integration/deployment. Limited hybrid working may be possible, subject to project needs and may vary between assignments.
