Fullstack Developer
Location:
Hertfordshire, South East, England
Salary:
£500 - £550 per day
Job Type:
Contract
Date Posted:
2 days ago
Expiry Date:
12/12/2025
Job Ref:
BH-123843
Start Date:
28/10/2025
Contact:
Julian Miguel Dela Cruz
Contact Email:
julian.delacruz@xcede.com
Specialism:
SoftwareEngland
Contract Developer – Defence Sector (3-Month Initial Contract, Inside IR35) Location: Hybrid – 1–2 days per week on-site in Hertfordshire, Bristol, or Greater Manchester
Duration: Initial 3 months (potential extensions)
Engagement: Inside IR35
Clearance: Must have active UK SC Clearance
About the Opportunity: We’re working with a major technology services provider to support a leading UK defence organisation as they build out an internal application development capability. The team focuses on delivering rapid, fit-for-purpose applications—often completed in under 40 days—to meet evolving business needs.
This is an exciting opportunity for experienced developers who thrive in light-touch agile environments, enjoy autonomy, and can take ownership of small, end-to-end software projects.
What You’ll Be Doing
If you’re an adaptable developer with a passion for delivering smart, practical software solutions quickly and effectively, we’d love to hear from you.
Duration: Initial 3 months (potential extensions)
Engagement: Inside IR35
Clearance: Must have active UK SC Clearance
About the Opportunity: We’re working with a major technology services provider to support a leading UK defence organisation as they build out an internal application development capability. The team focuses on delivering rapid, fit-for-purpose applications—often completed in under 40 days—to meet evolving business needs.
This is an exciting opportunity for experienced developers who thrive in light-touch agile environments, enjoy autonomy, and can take ownership of small, end-to-end software projects.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Develop and deliver small-scale applications and tools (ranging from spreadsheet-based solutions to fully fledged web apps).
- Work with business stakeholders to design, build, document, and hand over applications within tight timeframes.
- Contribute to a collaborative, fast-moving delivery culture, focused on outcomes and quality.
- Apply your technical expertise to help shape best practices for rapid application delivery.
- .NET / C#
- Angular
- Python
- Power BI (for data visualisation and dashboards)
- Java (occasional use)
- Familiarity with tools and frameworks that enable rapid prototyping and iterative development
- Proven experience delivering small-scale or rapid development projects end-to-end.
- Ability to work independently, yet collaboratively within a cross-functional team.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Must hold (or be eligible for) UK SC Clearance.
- Flexibility to be on-site 1–2 days per week as required.
- Work with cutting-edge defence technology and make an impact in a highly respected environment.
- Join a flexible, agile, and fast-paced team delivering tangible outcomes.
- Potential for ongoing engagement beyond the initial term.
If you’re an adaptable developer with a passion for delivering smart, practical software solutions quickly and effectively, we’d love to hear from you.
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Julian Miguel Dela Cruz
Specialisms: Cloud