Principal Full Stack Engineer

Leonardo
Bristol
1 year ago
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Job Description:

The Leonardo Cyber division are looking to recruit 4 x Full Stack Engineers. The successful candidate will work on both application front-end and back-end development. You will design, test, and implement various software applications, in addition you will create software, applications, and scalable web services, while also providing leadership for other software developers. This can include data structure completion, architecture design, code review, performance evaluation, internal tool management, and updates.

As a Principal developer you will have experience with each stage of software development, including; include data structure completion, architecture design, code review, performance evaluation, internal tool management, and updates.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading aerospace companies. To support you in this role, we offer our , having wonthe Best Flexible Working Policy Award, Best Flexible Benefits Strategy and Best Flexible Benefits Plan in 2023.

As a Full Stack Engineer, you will be responsible for laying out the scale and scope of the software project and designing and building the software. You will write various high-level and low-level code, help design the user experience (UX), resolve bugs, and improve the overall efficiency of the software.

The front-end aspect of this role will include elements of design, usability, navigation tools, and graphical components such as images.

The back-end development will focus on functionality, including data storage, security, and overall performance.

Managing the complete software development process from conception to deployment Maintaining and upgrading the software following deployment Managing the end-to-end life cycle for the production of software and applications Overseeing and guiding the analysing, writing, building, and deployment of software Overseeing the automated testing and providing feedback to management during the development process Modifying and testing changes to previously developed programs We're looking for significant experience with JavaScript libraries such as D3 Work on various technology stacks including JS, C, C#, SQL, PHP, Node, HTML/CSS and Python Experience with React/Angular/Node.JS Typescript Designing and building the software as well as modifying existing software products Write various high-level and low-level code. Troubleshoot errors, help design the user experience (UX), resolve bugs, and improve the overall efficiency of the software. Have excellent collaboration skills because they work with front- and back-end development team members. Work in an AGILE way

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Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to usCompany funded flexible benefits: We offer award-winning flexible benefits plan, having won the Best Flexible Working Policy Award, Best Flexible Benefits Strategy and Best Flexible Benefits Plan in 2023. These include; access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)Holidays:25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per yearPension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, network groups (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)Lifestyle:Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work schemeTraining:Free access to more than 4000 online courses via CourseraReferral Incentive:You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family memberBonus:Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

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