Date: 12 Dec 2025
Location: Gatwick, GB
Company: Civil Aviation Authority
Salary: £54,000 to £62,000 dependent upon experience
Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time
Security Level: SC
Visa Restrictions: This position does not offer visa sponsorship
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.
The Role
Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference? 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. You will work with a wide range of CAA colleagues and external suppliers and will be responsible for ensuring the solutions you work on meet development principles and technical standards.
The role requires a combination of technical design skills and delivery across the full project life cycle. Strong engagement and collaborative skills are required to provide the capability of dealing directly with product owners in the business.
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.
About You
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.
You will be able to operate independently and within a team structure and be able to remain delivery focused using your initiative or under direction. You will have knowledge and experience of developing solutions with tech stacks that match the CAAs as described below:
Frontend Skills (Strong UI development, performance optimisation, accessibility)
Tech Stack: React, Next.js, Typescript
Backend Skills (API development, secure coding, integration logic)
Tech Stack: .NET (C#)
Azure Hosting \& Infrastructure
Storage Account
Azure SQL/Postgres
Azure Key Vault
Azure Front Door + WAF
Application Insights
Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
Monitoring, Security and Logging
Integration Experience
Secure coding practices
REST API development and integration with external services
Gov.UK Pay (or other payment providers, secure payment gateway integration)
Experience with Dynamics 365 (D365) API connectors
Web App and Database integration via Entity Framework
Secure authentication and secrets management
What Can We Offer You?
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.
Being an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage and support applications from candidates of all backgrounds. 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.
Additional Information
For many appointments within the CAA, these roles require access to operationally sensitive infrastructure and/or Nationally Protected information. For these roles the post holders must undergo National Security Vetting and achieve the appropriate level of clearance.
SC - To be vetted we will usually expect a reasonable period of residency in the UK so that meaningful checks can be undertaken. For this role this will need to be 5 years.
If you do not meet these requirements, we may not be able to accept your application.
For more information on SC clearance please visit - Vetting explained - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
The CAA values high ethical standards and personal integrity among employees. If invited for interview you will be asked to complete a declaration of interest.
Relocation \& Property
The CAA will be relocating from Aviation House (Our Gatwick Office) to new premises in a few years’ time. Our move is driven by strategic, operational and environmental considerations.
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 will sell Aviation House and land, vacate the site and move to new premises, but we do not expect to move before 2028
Inclusive Recruitment
We are passionate about diversity and ensuring all are included at the CAA. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
As a member of the Disability Confident scheme, applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a role with us will be guaranteed an interview. We use fair and inclusive selection approaches to hire the best person for the job based on merit alone. If you require an adjustment for any reason, please let us know.
Working With Us
We are on a journey towards being increasingly adaptable, where our colleagues collaborate as part of cross-functional teams. This approach ensures we never stop learning together. 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!
Our Values
Do The Right Thing, Never Stop Learning, Build Collaborative Relationships, Respect Everyone –
Closing Date: Sunday 28th January 2026
Interview Date: W/C Monday 5th January
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
No recruitment agencies please.
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