Full Stack Software Engineer
£40,000 – £50,000 / yr base salary
Posted 12 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Full-stack Software Engineer”
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- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | £40,000 – £50,000 / yr |
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CertificationsBaseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)
We are looking for a Full-stack Software Engineer to join our Belfast office and help build software for Digital Catapult's projects, from digital twin environments for the UK Digital Twin Centre to the platforms behind our AI assurance testbed programmes. You will work across frontend, backend and deployment alongside a Lead Software Engineer in Belfast, on real production systems and rapid prototypes.
WHAT YOU’LL DO (Duties)
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Build web frontends, backend services and APIs in TypeScript across a variety of projects.
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Contribute to design and technical decisions, from rapid prototypes to production platforms.
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Write tested, documented, secure code and review your colleagues' work.
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Deploy and run what you build using CI/CD, Docker and Kubernetes on Azure.
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Work with designers, researchers, product owners and client stakeholders to turn requirements into working software.
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Grow your skills in a team that uses generative AI tooling and emerging technologies day to day.
Requirements
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR (Experience)
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Professional software development in TypeScript/JavaScript, frontend and backend.
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A modern frontend framework such as React, plus backend services and APIs backed by databases.
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Agile delivery with source control, code review and automated testing.
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Some exposure to CI/CD and containers (Docker); Kubernetes or Azure is a bonus.
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Clear communicator, comfortable collaborating with technical and non-technical colleagues.
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Interest in generative AI tooling and emerging technologies such as digital twins.
Salary: c. £40,000-50,000 pa (subject to experience) + discretionary bonus + competitive benefits package
Deadline for applications: Monday October 26, 3 pm BST (we do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so you are encouraged to submit your application at the earliest opportunity)
Like the sound of what we do but unsure if this is the right role for you? If you are interested in joining Digital Catapult and hearing about our latest vacancies, please email across your CV to
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