Department: Cyber Services and Capabilities

Location: GBR Manchester Hardman Boulevard

Description

This role is a Full Stack JavaScript Developer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining secure, scalable, and highquality applications that extend and enhance our ITSM platform (ServiceNow).

Operating within a cybersecurity‑focused Managed Services environment, this role requires strong full‑stack JavaScript expertise across backend, frontend, and API development, combined with a security‑first mindset. The developer will take ownership of end‑to‑end solutions—from requirements and design through implementation, testing, and support—working closely with ServiceNow administrators, engineers, and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Application Development: Design and develop custom JavaScript applications within our ServiceNow platform to automate business processes and resolve complex operational challenges.
Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to understand their needs and translate them into technical solutions within ServiceNow.
Security & Compliance: Implement secure coding practices aligned to SSDLC principles, including data protection, access control, and auditability.
Customization and Integration: Customize existing applications and integrate with external systems and APIs to enhance functionality and user experience.
Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough testing of developed applications and solutions. Ensure compliance with coding standards and best practices.
Continuous Improvement: Identify technical debt and opportunities to improve platform reliability, developer experience, and delivery velocity.
Documentation and Support: Create comprehensive documentation for developed applications and provide ongoing support and enhancements based on user feedback.

Collaboration: Work closely with the System Administrators and other IT team members to ensure seamless implementation and operation of developed applications.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Very strong knowledge of JavaScript, NodeJS and the React framework
Experience with modern JavaScript tooling (ES6+, npm, build pipelines)
Experience designing and consuming APIs in production environments
Ability to write clean, maintainable, well‑documented code
Understanding of Secure authentication & authorisation techniques
Strong knowledge of both Server and Client Side JavaScript development
General programming skills and understanding of secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC)
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
Creative thinking and problem-solving skills

Desirable Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related field
Significant demonstrable experience specific to Full Stack JavaScript development.
Other relevant certifications.
Experience working in a security‑focused environment
Knowledge of the ServiceNow Ecosystem is not a requirement, but would be useful.

Job Benefits

Flexible Working: Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options.
Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
Medicash & Critical Illness Scheme
Financial & Investment Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our Pension, Life Assurance, and Share Save Scheme.
Community & Volunteering Programmes: Make a difference in your community with our volunteering opportunities.

Green Car Scheme: Drive green and save money with our eco-friendly car scheme.

Cycle Scheme: Stay fit and healthy with our cycle-to-work scheme.

Special Time Off: Take time off for those big moments in life, like getting married/entering into a civil partnership, becoming a grandparent, and welcoming home a new pet.

Family Planning: Benefit from our generous maternity and paternity leave, as well as time off and support for those undergoing fertility treatments.

We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. If you don’t hear back from us within 10 days, please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies and we would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles.

If you do not want us to retain your details, you can utilise the Manage Your Data tool provided by Pinpoint or contact us directly at: global.ta@nccgroup.com. All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Notice.

We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage.

Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process.

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