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Full Stack Software Lead – National Security & Defence Systems
Join our growing team and help strengthen the UK’s safety and resilience.
We’re a leading technology and engineering company supporting customers across National Security, Defence, and Intelligence. We deliver mission-critical systems that operate in the most demanding and sensitive environments.
As a Full Stack Software Lead, you’ll design and deliver secure, scalable solutions protecting people, platforms, missions, and information against evolving threats. You’ll lead cross-functional teams, shape data-driven mission outcomes, and drive innovation at the cutting edge of technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead software delivery across back-end technologies, ensuring valuable and incremental progress
- Collaborate with engineering and customer technical leads to define and prioritise the roadmap
- Translate user needs into epics and stories, establishing effective development workflows
- Build best-in-class software, adhering to test-driven (TDD) and security-focused practices
- Select and implement appropriate patterns across established and emerging technologies
- Convert product requirements into high-quality, well-documented solutions meeting national security standards
- Develop, enhance, and maintain APIs, UI components, and data pipelines within existing infrastructure
- Act as a Scrum Master, facilitating agile ceremonies (stand-ups, refinement, planning, and demos)
- Ensure team alignment on upcoming features, dependencies, technical debt, and user needs
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Essential Requirements
Technical Skills
- Back-end: Proficiency in Java (Spring Boot) and/or Go
- Front-end: Experience with React or Vue.js
- Testing: Deep knowledge of JUnit/Jest/Cypress (or equivalent)
- DevOps & Tooling:
- Version control (GitLab/Git)
- Containerisation (Docker)
- Orchestration (Kubernetes, Helm)
- CI/CD (GitLab CI/Argo CD/Jenkins)
- Project management (Jira/Confluence)
- Ability to leverage AI tools in development, including IDE assistants and agentic workflows
Leadership & Collaboration
- Demonstrated ability to lead agile teams (hands-on, coaching, and mentoring)
- Scrum Master certification is desirable
- Strong technical vision and ability to upskill teams on new technologies
- Facilitative leadership ensuring alignment between technical execution and business outcomes
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About Roke
Work with smart, mission-driven colleagues on projects that truly matter. We prioritise technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning, providing opportunities for growth in an environment that values diverse perspectives.
Benefits
✅ 33 days paid holiday (including bank holidays) ✅ Flexible working (with remote options depending on project requirements) ✅ Strong safety net (previously listed as 30 days holiday—workforce adjustments reflected*) ✅ Full support for professional development and career progression
With 70+ years’ experience, Roke delivers impact with innovation and precision. Our teams thrive in both Commonwealth and high-security environments, ensuring we meet rigorous national standards.
Location & Security Clearance
- Primarily based in Gloucester, with deployments at high-security customer sites
- Limited hybrid options available, subject to project requirements
- Valid eDV (Enhanced Dressing vetted) clearance is mandatory for this role
If you are eligible but don’t hold eDV, explore other engineering roles via our Careers Page. Visit GOV.UK for eligibility details.
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