At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and manage cloud-connected web applications for autonomous lawn mower systems.
- Company: Join Textron Specialized Vehicles, a leader in innovative turf-care equipment.
- Benefits: Enjoy work-life balance, 30 days leave, competitive pay, and great perks.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make an impact in robotics and cloud tech while working on exciting projects.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and 5 years of full stack development experience.
Textron Specialized Vehicles are a global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. At Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd, we design and manufacture professional turf-care equipment under the brands of Ransomes and Jacobsen. Our mission is to be the premier supplier of high-quality and environmentally conscious turf equipment, providing superior performance for our customers.
We recognise that our success, and future success, is tied directly to our people. We are looking for a Full Stack Developer to join the Company in Ipswich, Suffolk.
As a Full Stack Developer, you will develop, deploy, and manage a cloud-connected web application that powers and monitors autonomous lawn mower systems. This role is central to building a scalable, software-defined product, enabling capabilities such as mapping, scheduling, remote operation, fleet management, and analytics. You will work closely with autonomy, robotics, and cloud teams to deliver a robust, production-ready platform.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Develop and maintain web applications for autonomous fleet management and mission control;
- Build front-end interfaces for mapping, scheduling, and real-time monitoring;
- Develop backend services and APIs for data, control, and system integration;
- Design and manage cloud infrastructure;
- Integrate with vehicle systems and autonomy stack (telemetry, commands);
- Implement data pipelines, analytics, and reporting;
- Ensure secure, scalable, and reliable software deployment;
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics/Mechatronics or similar.
- A minimum of five years’ experience in full stack development or similar roles.
Required Skills:
- Proficiency in React, Angular, or Vue;
- Backend development (Node.js, Python, or Java);
- Experience with REST APIs and microservices;
- Experience with cloud platforms;
- Familiarity with databases and CI/CD pipelines;
- Self-motivating and able to work with low levels of supervision to defined objectives;
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Desirable Skills:
- Real-time systems / telemetry dashboards;
- IoT platforms;
- Robotics or autonomous system integration;
- Geospatial / mapping tools;
- Data streaming (Kinesis, Kafka).
What we Offer:
- Work life balance promoted with every other Friday off;
- 30 days annual leave;
- Competitive rate of pay, reviewed annually;
- Enhanced Company pension;
- Life assurance of four times your annual salary;
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family;
- Access to Textron University’s self-service training platform;
- Eye care scheme;
- Discounts on gym memberships, shopping and travel through Perks at Work;
- Onsite golf course and football pitch;
- Winter flu vaccination voucher.
Job Field: Engineering
Job Type: Experienced
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: First Shift
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Full Stack Developer in Ipswich employer: Textron Systems
Textron Specialized Vehicles is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises work-life balance with every other Friday off and 30 days of annual leave. Employees benefit from competitive pay, enhanced pension plans, and access to comprehensive training through Textron University, fostering personal and professional growth in the vibrant setting of Ipswich, Suffolk, where innovation meets tradition in turf-care equipment manufacturing.
