Full Stack Software Engineer – Trust & Identity (Hybrid)
Location: United Kingdom (Hybrid – London, Bristol, Manchester, Oxford)
Salary: c. £47,000 per annum (negotiable) + benefits
Job Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Organisation: Jisc
Job Grade: TSO3
Posted: 19 January 2026
About Jisc
For over 30 years, Jisc has pioneered digital solutions for UK education and research, transforming how knowledge is created, shared, and used. We protect, promote, and lead the sector in digital and data transformation, making a real difference to students, communities, and society.
At Jisc, we foster a culture of lifelong learning, innovation, and inclusive collaboration, empowering our people to grow and thrive.
The Role
As a Full Stack Software Engineer within one of our OpenAthens development scrum teams, you will help enhance products that provide secure, seamless access for millions of users worldwide. You’ll work across front-end and back-end development, contributing to high-quality, scalable software solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Build strong knowledge of OpenAthens products, development processes, and technical environments
- Collaborate with developers, testers, product owners, and technical stakeholders
- Design, develop, and deliver high-quality software solutions
- Ensure work meets agreed quality standards (Definition of Done)
- Contribute to continuous team and product improvements
- Continuously develop your technical and professional skills
- Build strong working relationships across teams
What We’re Looking For
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience developing and supporting enterprise-scale applications
- Strong Java backend development skills
- Experience with Java API frameworks such as Spring Boot or Jersey
- Front-end development experience using Angular or React
- Ability to write clean, maintainable, high-quality code
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Motivation to continuously learn and adapt
Desirable
- Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience
If you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
Hybrid Working
This role follows a hybrid working model. Office attendance is flexible and agreed with your manager. Occasional travel to Jisc hub offices may be required.
Benefits
- Flexible working patterns
- 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays (including Christmas closure days)
- Option to buy up to 5 additional days leave
- Generous pension schemes
- Health care cash plan and wellbeing support
- £250 home office equipment allowance
- Access to LinkedIn Learning and continuous development resources
- Financial wellbeing support, discounts, and cashback offers
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Up to 3 days paid volunteer leave
Visa Sponsorship
Jisc holds a Skilled Worker sponsor licence. Applicants requiring sponsorship must meet Home Office eligibility criteria. Visa and relocation costs are not reimbursed.
How to Apply
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with updates typically provided within four weeks.
