Senior Software Engineer

Software Engineer (Full Stack)

Role: Software Engineer (Full Stack)
Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite)
Type: Permanent
Clearance: Must be eligible for UK SC Clearance

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for multiple Full Stack Software Engineers to join an established and highly skilled team delivering complex, innovative IT solutions within a secure and impactful environment.

You will play a key role in the development, integration, and support of sophisticated software systems, working across the full lifecycle from design through to deployment. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-profile, large-scale programme utilising cutting-edge technologies, including AI-driven data solutions.

We're looking for engineers who bring:

Strong full-stack development experience
Proven experience building complex software applications
Expertise working with:
Java (Spring Boot)
JavaScript/TypeScript (React preferred)
Experience designing and consuming APIs
Knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL desirable)
Understanding of DevOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms
Experience with Docker or modern virtualisation tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a small, dynamic team
Key Responsibilities

Front End Development

Build and enhance modern, responsive user interfaces

Work with React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML & CSS

Ensure cross-browser compatibility and excellent UX

Back End Development

Design and develop APIs and backend services

Develop server-side logic using Java (Spring Boot)

Contribute to application architecture and system design

Database & Data

Design and maintain relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL)

Write efficient queries and ensure data integrity

DevOps & Cloud

Implement CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins)

Support cloud-based deployments (AWS, Azure or GCP)

Monitor and improve system performance and reliability

Quality & Collaboration

Conduct code reviews and maintain high coding standards

Develop automated tests (unit, integration, end-to-end)

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features

Produce clear documentation for systems and APIs

If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website