Full Stack Developer- IMMEDIATE START

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time
We are the UK's aviation and aerospace regulator and recognised as a world leader in its field. Our activities are diverse, enabling the aviation industry to meet the highest safety standards, and we pride ourselves on our ability to adapt to the constantly evolving aviation environment.
 
Do you want to be part of a new and exciting transformation?
 
Join us here at the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) where you will be part of Software Engineering developing, testing, and supporting web applications within a multi-disciplinary product team, providing technical skills that traverse both front and back-end development disciplines. The role operates within a DevOps CI/CD environment delivering new and innovative solutions for the CAA.
 
You will work within an agile SCRUM project team and produce products using technologies such as React, NextJS, and C# that integrate into products across the Microsoft stack like Dynamics 365. The applications will be deployed to the Microsoft Azure platform and hosted on Azure Kubernetes using automated build and deploy processes. The role requires a combination of technical design skills and delivery across the full project life cycle. The project we are recruiting for is the emerging future of flight field with emphasis on commercial drone licencing and furthering the organisations aspirations in the remotely piloted aircraft arena.
 
We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Full Stack Developer who can produce high-quality solutions, someone who is a team player and is able to communicate at all levels within the organisation.
 
Frontend Skills ( Strong UI development, performance optimisation, accessibility )

~ React, Next.js, Typescript

 
Backend Skills ( API development, secure coding, integration logic )

~ NET (C#)

 
Storage Account
Azure SQL/Postgres
Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
Monitoring, Security and Logging
 
Secure coding practices
Web App and Database integration via Entity Framework
As an employer we are focused on the development of our people, and you will have the opportunity to work alongside creative and collaborative team members who are keen to make a difference to the organisation as well at the opportunity to work with market leading technology.
 
If you have a disability or special need that requires adjustments, please let us know. Wherever possible, we offer flexible and variable working hours to help our people effectively manage all areas of their lives.
 
Relocation & Property


The CAA will be relocating from Aviation House (Our Gatwick Office) to new premises in a few years’ time. We will be moving to a new local home, up to a 15-mile radius of Aviation House, to minimise disruption for our valued colleagues and customers.
 
We are now working with colleagues and visitors to understand what we need in our new office, before we start our property search. We are passionate about diversity and ensuring all are included at the CAA. As a member of the Disability Confident scheme, applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a role with us will be guaranteed an interview. It also means that you may become involved in activities that take you out of your day-to-day role, providing you with opportunities to develop and grow your career with us.
We have embraced hybrid working and offer flexible working patterns, being open to having a conversation about what works for you. We know where and when we work is important in achieving a work-life balance.
 
We offer a range of excellent benefits such as flexible working arrangements, free onsite gym at Gatwick, discounted gym membership for London, 28 days annual leave, additional 5 days leave purchase scheme, a generous pension scheme and much more

Closing Date: Sunday 28th January 2026
Interview Date: W/C Monday 5th January
 
No recruitment agencies please.