Full Stack Engineer in UK

Trident Search have partnered with a rapidly growing cyber security consultancy who are on the search for a Senior Full Stack Developer to join them.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and debugging responsive web and mobile applications for the company.

Key Responsibilities

Front-End Development:

• Design and develop responsive user interfaces for web applications, with a focus on dashboards and analytics.
• Work closely with designers to create intuitive and visually appealing user experiences.

Back-End Development:

• Create and maintain server-side logic, database interactions, and APIs using Python and related frameworks.
• Ensure the performance, security, and scalability of back-end services.

Full Stack Integration:

• Combine front-end and back-end components to deliver complete, functional web applications.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.

CI/CD and DevOps:

• Set up and maintain continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Ensure smooth deployment and monitoring of applications.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, data scientists, and product managers.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Engage with clients to understand their software engineering needs and objectives.
• Support client engagements, including pitches and presentations.
• Deliver high-quality work within agreed timelines, taking the initiative and being proactive.

Skills/Knowledge

This role requires the following key skills and knowledge:

Front-End:

• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (including experience with TypeScript).
• Experience with front-end frameworks/libraries such as React (preferred), Angular, or Vue.js.
• Knowledge of data visualization libraries (e.g., D3.js, Chart.js).
• Understanding of modular and reusable UI component architecture.
• Expertise in CSS pre-processor languages such as SCSS or SASS.

Back-End:

• Strong knowledge of at least one object-oriented language (Python preferred) and back-end frameworks (e.g., Django, Flask).
• Experience with RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL.
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• CI/CD and DevOps:
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience in setting up CI/CD pipelines (e.g., using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, ADO).
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

General:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• Professional experience as a software engineer, preferably in a consultancy or industry setting.
• Experience working in Unix/Linux environments.
• Familiarity with software development methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum, especially iterative approaches to software development in collaboration with clients.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to find innovative solutions to complex technical challenges.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with clients and team members.
• Knowledge of software security principles and best practices.