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UBDS

Full Stack Developer

UBDS

Full Stack Developer responsible for developing and supporting digital services at UBDS Group. Collaborating with teams to create user-centered applications with a focus on Strapi CMS and GDS standards.

Posted 6/1/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
CloudDockerJavaScriptNext.jsNode.jsReactSCSSTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design, develop and maintain full-stack web applications and digital services.
  • Build and customise content models, APIs and templates within Strapi CMS.
  • Develop responsive, accessible and user-centred front-end interfaces aligned with GDS standards.
  • Integrate front-end applications with CMS platforms, APIs and back-end services.
  • Contribute to technical design discussions and solution development activities.
  • Produce clean, maintainable and well-documented code following agreed development standards.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Support testing, defect resolution and deployment activities.
  • Work collaboratively within Agile delivery teams using Scrum or Kanban methodologies.
  • Configure and maintain Strapi CMS environments.
  • Develop reusable content types, components and templates.
  • Support content editors and stakeholders in managing digital content effectively.
  • Implement workflows and governance controls within CMS platforms.
  • Assist with CMS upgrades, maintenance and optimisation.
  • Develop services in line with Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and best practices.
  • Work closely with UX and service designers to implement accessible and inclusive user experiences.
  • Ensure solutions meet WCAG accessibility requirements.
  • Support user testing and iterative improvement activities.
  • Investigate and resolve application issues and defects.
  • Support deployment and release activities across development, test and production environments.
  • Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Strong experience developing responsive web applications using:
  • - HTML5
  • - CSS3 / SCSS
  • - JavaScript / TypeScript
  • - React.js or Next.js
  • Experience implementing GDS Design System components and patterns.
  • Strong understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA).
  • Experience developing APIs and server-side applications using:
  • - Node.js
  • - Express.js
  • Experience integrating with RESTful APIs.
  • Understanding of authentication and security best practices.
  • Hands-on experience with Strapi CMS.
  • Experience creating content models, components and collections.
  • Experience customising CMS templates and content structures.
  • Understanding of headless CMS architectures.
  • Git version control.
  • CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience working with cloud-hosted environments.
  • Familiarity with containerisation technologies such as Docker is desirable.
  • Strong understanding of software development principles and best practices.
  • Experience working within Agile delivery environments.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Comfortable working independently whilst contributing to wider team objectives.
  • Commitment to quality, accessibility and user-centred design.
  • Proactive approach to learning and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Training – All team members are offered a number of options in terms of personal development, whether it is technical led, business acumen or methodologies. We want you to grow with us and to help us achieve more
  • Private medical cover for you and your spouse/partner, offered via Vitality
  • Discretionary bonus based on a blend of personal and company performance
  • Holiday – You will receive 25 Days holiday, plus 1 day for Birthday and 1 day for your work anniversary in addition to UK bank holidays
  • Electric Vehicle leasing with salary sacrifice
  • Contributed Pension Scheme
  • Death in service cover

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Hard Skills & Tools
HTML5CSS3SCSSJavaScriptTypeScriptReact.jsNext.jsNode.jsExpress.jsGit
Soft Skills
problem-solvinganalytical skillswritten communicationverbal communicationstakeholder engagementindependent workteam collaborationcommitment to qualityproactive learningcontinuous improvement