Full Stack Engineer

Blue Light Card; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working

35 hour working week

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Discounts with Blue Light Card

Zusammenfassung

Blue Light Card is hiring a Full Stack Engineer to help deliver meaningful digital experiences for frontline workers across the UK. You’ll work in an agile squad, collaborating with Product & Design to ship features that engage and personalise the member experience.

You’ll develop production-ready full-stack applications using TypeScript, React, and serverless AWS patterns, with a strong emphasis on quality, testing, and ownership. Hybrid working with HQ options available.

Qualifikationen

• Experience delivering production-ready full-stack applications using TypeScript, React and backend/serverless patterns.
• Ability to design, build, and deploy solutions on AWS using serverless tooling and IaC.
• Autonomy across the full engineering lifecycle from discovery to release and support.
• Maintain high engineering standards including clean architecture, testing, observability and performance.

Aufgaben

• Develop high-quality applications across our modern full-stack environment.
• Build new features using React, Next.js, TypeScript, and AWS serverless technologies.
• Contribute to maintaining strong engineering standards, testing practices and clean code.
• Collaborate with Product & Design to refine requirements and deliver predictably.
• Monitor production systems, resolve issues, and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and share knowledge with the team.
• Support inclusive decision-making and diverse perspectives.

Kenntnisse

TypeScript

React

Full-stack development

AWS serverless

Autonomy

Tools

AWS CDK

CloudFormation

SST

Serverless Framework

Jobbeschreibung

Full Stack Engineer - Blue Light Card Join to apply for the Full Stack Engineer role at Blue Light Card. The Role and the Team At Blue Light Card, we're opening up multiple opportunities for Full Stack Engineers to join our growing Engineering team. We're committed to building meaningful digital experiences that support millions of frontline workers across the UK. Following our recent replatforming, we've created space for new ideas, greenfield development, and opportunities for engineers who want to genuinely influence the products they build. You'll work within an agile, supportive squad where collaboration is key. Our teams partner closely with Product & Design and Data to deliver features that enhance personalisation, engagement and the overall member experience, while giving you room to grow, experiment and take ownership.

What You'll Do

• Develop high-quality applications across our modern full-stack environment
• Build new features using React, Next.js, TypeScript, and AWS serverless technologies
• Contribute to maintaining strong engineering standards, testing practices, and clean code
• Work collaboratively with Product & Design to refine requirements and deliver predictably
• Help monitor production systems, resolve issues, and contribute to continuous improvement
• Participate in agile ceremonies, bringing ideas and insights to help the team evolve
• Support inclusive decision-making, encouraging diverse perspectives and shared ownership
• Contribute to our Engineering community through knowledge-sharing and learning sessions

What You'll Bring

• A proven ability to deliver production-ready full-stack applications using modern TypeScript, React, and backend/serverless API patterns
• Confidence designing, building, and deploying solutions on AWS, including hands-on use of Serverless and Infrastructure-as-Code tooling (e.g., CDK, CloudFormation, SST)
• Demonstrated autonomy across the full engineering lifecycle, from technical discovery and solution design through to testing, release, and operational support
• A track record of maintaining high engineering standards, including clean architecture, automated testing, observability, and performance optimisation
• Ability to break down complex technical challenges, evaluate trade-offs, and make robust engineering decisions-without needing close direction
• Experience contributing within cross-functional teams, effectively representing engineering considerations to Product, Design, and stakeholders
• Active engagement in learning and knowledge-sharing, such as pairing, mentoring moments, contributing to documentation, or leading discussions
• A collaborative, inclusive approach, helping shape team standards, supporting others, and contributing to a positive and high-performing squad culture

Our Culture

Our Culture Our mission is simple - make heroes happy. Our members are the real-life heroes who keep us all safe, cared for, and thriving. It's what gets us up in the morning and pushes us to go further, think bigger, and create something that truly matters. By focusing on their happiness, we create amazing experiences, deliver unrivalled discounts, innovative products, and world-class service. We don't just follow the usual path - we look for smarter, bolder ways to deliver real impact. We take ownership, move fast and work shoulder to shoulder to build something special. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels they belong. Different perspectives and experiences help us grow, innovate and better reflect the communities we serve. We promote hybrid working and value in-person collaboration so encourage time in our offices, where you can make the most of our fully stocked snack drawers - either the HQ in Leicestershire, or London, Holborn office. The frequency and office location will vary depending on the role and team, we aim to be flexible, but we aren't able to offer fully remote working.

What We Offer

• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• 35 hour working week
• Free parking and EV charging onsite at HQ
• 25 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, and a buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 5 days
• A company bonus scheme
• Your own Blue Light Card and exclusive access to thousands of discounts
• Great social events e.g., festive party, summer party, team socials, sports matches
• Regular company-wide recognition events e.g. Monthly Light's Up and The Shine awards
• Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill-out areas, bookclub, free drinks/snacks)
• Onsite gym at HQ (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes)
• Strong learning and development culture
• Group auto-enrolment pension plan
• Enhanced parental leave and absence leave
• Company funded private medical insurance
• Healthcare cashback plan
• Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) and mental health first aiders

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Software Development

What You'll Bring

• A proven ability to deliver production-ready full-stack applications using modern TypeScript, React, and backend/serverless API patterns
• Confidence designing, building, and deploying solutions on AWS, including hands-on use of Serverless and Infrastructure-as-Code tooling (e.g., CDK, CloudFormation, SST)
• Demonstrated autonomy across the full engineering lifecycle, from technical discovery and solution design through to testing, release, and operational support
• A track record of maintaining high engineering standards, including clean architecture, automated testing, observability, and performance optimisation
• Ability to break down complex technical challenges, evaluate trade-offs, and make robust engineering decisions-without needing close direction
• Experience contributing within cross-functional teams, effectively representing engineering considerations to Product, Design, and stakeholders
• Active engagement in learning and knowledge-sharing, such as pairing, mentoring moments, contributing to documentation, or leading discussions
• A collaborative, inclusive approach, helping shape team standards, supporting others, and contributing to a positive and high-performing squad culture

Our Culture

Our mission is simple - make heroes happy. Our members are the real-life heroes who keep us all safe, cared for, and thriving. It's what gets us up in the morning and pushes us to go further, think bigger, and create something that truly matters. By focusing on their happiness, we create amazing experiences, deliver unrivalled discounts, innovative products, and world-class service. We don't just follow the usual path - we look for smarter, bolder ways to deliver real impact. We take ownership, move fast and work shoulder to shoulder to build something special. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels they belong. Different perspectives and experiences help us grow, innovate and better reflect the communities we serve. We promote hybrid working and value in-person collaboration so encourage time in our offices, where you can make the most of our fully stocked snack drawers - either the HQ in Leicestershire, or London, Holborn office. The frequency and office location will vary depending on the role and team, we aim to be flexible, but we aren't able to offer fully remote working.

What We Offer

• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• 35 hour working week
• Free parking and EV charging onsite at HQ
• 25 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, and a buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 5 days
• A company bonus scheme
• Your own Blue Light Card and exclusive access to thousands of discounts
• Great social events e.g., festive party, summer party, team socials, sports matches
• Regular company-wide recognition events e.g. Monthly Light's Up and The Shine awards
• Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill-out areas, bookclub, free drinks/snacks)
• Onsite gym at HQ (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes)
• Strong learning and development culture
• Group auto-enrolment pension plan
• Enhanced parental leave and absence leave
• Company funded private medical insurance
• Healthcare cashback plan
• Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) and mental health first aiders