Full Stack Developer

Summary

Join NEC Software Solutions and become a Full Stack Developer contributing to the development of modern applications. As a member of a small, skilled team, you will participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing and deployment. You will collaborate with customers, develop application logic and user interfaces, and maintain production systems. This role requires expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Python, and backend web application development. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving skills, a proactive approach to learning, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. NEC Software Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package, including private medical cover, generous paid time off, a robust pension plan, and various flexible benefits.

Requirements

• Have expert hands-on knowledge and the ability to lead by example, offer solutions and contribute to an expanding team
• Have JavaScript (TypeScript & React) development experience for the frontend
• Have Python development experience for the backend
• Be able to design and develop clean and easy-to-use user interfaces
• Have Backend programming experience for web applications (CRUD)
• Be comfortable speaking to users to gather requirements
• Have basic familiarity with core serverless AWS components and Infrastructure-as-Code
• Have a track record of delivering software features into production
• Have a solid understanding of Software Development Life Cycle
• Hold or be able to hold UK NPPV-3 and SC clearances

Responsibilities

• Spend a significant amount of time hands-on in the production of software for NECSWS products
• Prepare and produce releases of software and push into production
• Discuss requirements with customers and identify potential solutions
• Develop application logic and associated user interfaces for required changes
• Setup infrastructure (IaC) needed to support updates
• Work with members of the teams to ensure customer-centric development of features
• Develop and improve the testing strategies (unit test, integration testing, etc) using suitable testing libraries
• Solve problems
• Code reviews
• Investigate new technologies
• Provide support for production systems
• Responsive support to customer reported issues
• Analysis of logs to identify issues and provide solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Problem solving - recognition of problems and recasting difficult-to-solve problems in order to find unique and innovative solutions
• Inquisitiveness - digging into problems and solutions to understand the underlying technology
• Autonomy - ability to work on a task and solve problems independently
• Motivation - sets personal challenges and constantly looking to stretch themselves
• Integrity - honest and transparent in dealing, open to voice and accept criticism, is trustworthy and builds credibility through actions
• Detail focussed - pays attention to the details and can make a conscious effort to understand causes instead of just the effects
• Big picture aware - understands the scope and impact of a problem or solution

Benefits

• Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for Employees (with the option to add family members at an additional cost)
• 25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/sell (FTE)
• 4 x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost)
• A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions up to a maximum of 8.5%
• A selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning. Over 15000 courses covering a huge breadth of subjects. Learn about what you like, when you like, how you like