Full Stack Developer

Recenso; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Full Stack Developer skilled in Node.js and modern frameworks like Next.js and Angular. The candidate will design and develop scalable applications using microservices on Google Cloud Platform, ensuring adherence to DevOps practices. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience and strong communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders. The role adapts well to hybrid work environments and encourages mentorship of junior engineers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in full-stack development with Node.js and modern frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-native deployments and DevOps automation.
• Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop full-stack applications using Node.js, Next.js, and Angular.
• Build and maintain microservices architecture deployed on GCP.
• Implement DevOps best practices, including CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Node.js

Next.js

Angular

DevOps practices

Cloud-native microservices

Proactive problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer with strong expertise in Node.js, Next.js, Angular, and cloud-native microservices. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in designing, developing, and deploying scalable applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), with a solid understanding of DevOps practices and modern CI/CD pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop full-stack applications using Node.js, Next.js, and Angular.
• Build and maintain microservices architecture deployed on GCP.
• Implement DevOps best practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and infrastructure automation.
• Ensure application security and compliance with industry standards (OAuth 2.0, OIDC, CORS, CSRF).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical knowledge sharing.

Technical Requirements

• Node.js: Deep hands-on experience with asynchronous programming and frameworks (Fastify, Express, Koa, or Hapi).
• Frontend: Strong proficiency in Next.js and Angular.
• Microservices: Proven experience designing and deploying microservices in production.
• Cloud: Expertise in GCP (AWS/Azure experience also relevant).
• DevOps: Familiarity with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab), IaC (Terraform, Ansible), and monitoring tools (Datadog, Grafana).
• Containerization: Docker and Kubernetes.
• APIs: REST, GraphQL, OpenAPI.
• Databases: SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis).
• Testing: Unit and functional testing (Jest, Cypress, Mocha).

Soft Skills

• Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, complex environments.
• Proactive problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• Comfortable mentoring and supporting team members.

Ideal Candidate

• 5+ years of experience in full-stack development with Node.js and modern frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-native deployments and DevOps automation.
• Thrives in hybrid work environments and can adapt to changing priorities.