Full Stack Developer in Ipswich

A leading service provider to globally renowned automotive brands; highly experienced in Network Auditing, Market Support, Coaching & Training, Analytical & Technical services.

The ECS Group prides ourselves on providing a hands-on, always-premium service, working closely with our clients to ensure we are much more than just a business partner, we are an extension of their team.

The Role

We’re looking for a proactive and capable Full Stack Developer who’s ready to take the next step in their career.

This is a hands‑on, delivery‑focused role where you’ll have real ownership, the freedom to contribute ideas confidently, and the opportunity to help shape how we build and deliver solutions at ECS.

As a key member of our technical team, you’ll work across both backend and frontend technologies to build new features, enhance existing applications, and ensure our platforms remain secure, reliable, and high‑quality.

You’ll collaborate closely with our Lead Developer, the wider tech team, and business stakeholders to deliver software that truly reflects our commitment to setting the standard in our industry.

This role is ideal for someone with solid experience under their belt who now wants more responsibility, more influence, and more room to grow - without the pressure of a senior‑level position.

You’ll be encouraged to challenge assumptions, bring fresh ideas, and help drive continuous improvement across our development practices.

Responsibilities

• Full Stack Development
• Develop and maintain full‑stack applications using modern frameworks, tools, and technologies.
• Implement clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code across both frontend and backend systems.
• Build and maintain user interfaces, APIs, services, and integrations.
• Ensure code meets agreed‑upon security, performance, and quality standards.
• Quality, Testing & Security
• Participate in peer code reviews to improve quality, maintain consistency, and support team collaboration.
• Debug and resolve issues across the full application stack.
• Write and maintain unit tests and integration tests.
• Keep applications, frameworks, and dependencies up to date with stable, supported versions.
• Contribute to technical documentation, test strategies, and runbooks.
• Ensure all solutions meet ECS information security standards.
• Handle and protect cryptographic keys in accordance with company policy.
• Work with the development team to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical problems.
• Communicate blockers or outstanding development tasks to the Lead Developer in a timely manner.
• Manage your time effectively to meet deadlines; escape early if timelines are at risk.
• Support product releases and deployments following established CI/CD and testing processes.
• Perform additional development‑related duties as required.
• Governance & Continuous Improvement
• Follow technical principles, standards, and architecture patterns set by the team.
• Carry out due diligence in all aspects of your work.
• Seek clarity from the Lead Developer whenever uncertain.
• Report any skills gaps or training needs that would support your performance.
• Ensure proposed changes that impact wider infrastructure or services are appropriately reviewed and approved.
• You

We’re looking for a reliable developer who takes ownership of their work and thrives in a collaborative engineering environment.

You are

• Detail‑Oriented & Quality‑Driven – producing clean, maintainable code that stands the test of time.
• Proactive – spotting issues, raising risks early, and seeking improvements.
• Communicative – able to explain technical details clearly to colleagues.
• Security‑Aware – following secure‑by‑design principles in all development work.
• Team‑Focused – contributing to shared standards, knowledge, and best practices.
• Qualities, Skills & Experience
• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or Software Engineer.
• Strong experience with modern frontend and backend frameworks within these languages: C#, Type Script, MS SQL.
• Solid understanding of REST APIs, databases, and application architecture.
• Experience writing automated tests (unit, integration).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git).
• Understanding of secure coding practices.
• Experience working with Azure or another cloud environment.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work to deadlines.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence (advantageous).
• Automotive or enterprise/B2B experience (beneficial but not essential).

Why Join ECS Group?

• Play a key role in an evolving, high-growth business.
• Work in a supportive environment.
• Be part of an innovative, forward-thinking team.

Salary and Benefits

• Nine‑day working fortnight (every other Friday off)
• 20 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays - increasing by one day every year (after two years employment) up to 25 days total
• Annual bonus, subject to company performance
• Enhanced salary-sacrifice pension scheme
• Employee Health Cash Plan
• Access to gym discounts
• Access to F2F counselling, 24hr advice line and counselling, wellbeing and alternative therapies.
• Life Assurance
• Free access to professional and personal development courses
• Free onsite office parking
• Free eye tests and glasses scheme
• Free tea / coffee / water / fruit station available in office
• Breakout area (table tennis, etc.)
• 17 acres of private grounds, woodlands, and gardens for lunchtime escape and social activities
• Probationary period of six months
• Schedule
• 08:00 – 17:15, Monday to Friday (with every other Friday off).
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