Full Stack Developer

Summary

Join NEC Software Solutions and contribute to a world-changing AI-powered application used by two-thirds of police forces in England and Wales. As a Senior Full Stack Developer, you will be part of a small, competent team working on an innovative application that significantly reduces document redaction time. You will be responsible for developing new functionality, implementing secure and scalable solutions, and providing support for customers and production systems. This role requires extensive experience in JavaScript (TypeScript & React) and Python development, as well as a strong understanding of software development lifecycle and serverless AWS components. You will have the opportunity to develop new skills, lead technical discussions, and participate in self-training and external training programs.

Requirements

• An experienced Developer with expert hands-on knowledge and the ability to lead by example, offer solutions and contribute to an expanding team
• JavaScript (TypeScript & React) development experience for the frontend
• Python development experience for the backend
• Able to design and develop clean and easy-to-use user interfaces
• Backend programming experience for web applications (CRUD)
• Comfortable speaking to users to gather requirements
• Familiarity with core serverless AWS components and Infrastructure-as-Code
• A track record of delivering software features from concept to production
• Solid understanding of Software Development Life Cycle
• Holds or is able to hold UK NPPV-3 and SC clearances

Responsibilities

• A Senior Full Stack Engineer is expected to spend a significant amount of their time hands-on in the production of software for NECSWS products
• Discuss requirements with Product Owner and Solution architect to identify potential solutions
• Work with members of the teams to ensure customer-centric development of features
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle to implement secure, scalable and resilient solutions Implementing new technologies as needed
• Provide support for customers and production systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Develop new skills by working with other members of the team
• Lead and partake in technical discussions within the team
• Actively identify and complete opportunities for self-training and external training
• 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

• 25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/sell (FTE)
• 4 x basic salary life assurance cover  (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost)
• A Group Pension Plan
• A selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs