Full Stack Developer

About Methods Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy that partners with central government departments, agencies, and commercial organisations to deliver meaningful digital transformation. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we combine expertise in transformation, delivery, technology, and collaboration to create people-centred solutions that deliver lasting value. Predominantly focused on the public sector, whilst continuing to expand its private sector presence, Methods combines deep consulting expertise with the capability and scale of the Alten Group, which acquired Methods in 2022. As a Full Stack Developer, you will discover, design, build, cloud-based applications and prototypes that support discovery work. You’ll work across both front-end and back-end development, helping teams explore, test, and validate new technical approaches and digital services that underpin wider reform programmes. This role is ideal for a developer who enjoys working across the full stack, contributing to discovery-phase builds while ensuring performance, security, and usability are embedded from the outset. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and test applications using Java / Spring Boot, Python, TypeScript, and Angular. (mix of FE and BE) Build and consume RESTful APIs and integrate with back-end microservices. Develop prototype user interfaces with a focus on accessibility, usability, and responsive design. Discover applications on Microsoft Azure (App Services, AKS, Functions, Databases). Contribute to DevOps pipelines, version control, and automated testing. Collaborate with architects, data engineers, and UX designers to ensure cohesive end-to-end delivery. Participate in sprint planning, code reviews, and technical documentation to support discovery outcomes. Support integration of front-end components with APIs and event-driven back-end systems. Requirements Essential Skills & Experience Solid hands-on experience with Java / Spring Boot and TypeScript / Angular in production or prototype environments. Working knowledge of Python for API or integration scripting. Strong understanding of Azure cloud services, including App Services, AKS, and storage. Experience developing and consuming APIs and managing data exchange between systems. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks (JUnit, Jest, Cypress), and Git workflows. Awareness of secure coding practices, authentication (OAuth / OIDC), and identity management. Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills in multidisciplinary teams. Desirable Skills SC cleared Experience in discovery or alpha projects, building prototypes or proofs of concept. Knowledge of containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform). Familiarity with DevSecOps and automated testing pipelines. Understanding of digital environments or public-sector technology standards. Exposure to data integration and analytics…