Full Stack Developer

Version 1; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider in the UK seeks a Software Engineer to work in an Agile Scrum Team. The ideal candidate will design and build scalable web applications using Python and React, integrate AI capabilities, and support the performance of existing systems. The role requires strong technical skills and a self-starter attitude. Alongside professional growth initiatives, the company offers flexibility in working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share

Flexible/remote working

Private Healthcare Cover

Gym Discounts

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Scrum Team and Agile environment.
• Ability to design and build scalable web applications using Python.
• Exposure to front-end development using React/Typescript.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to technology decisions within a Scrum Team.
• Support and enhance existing web applications for stability.
• Integrate AI capabilities into applications.

Skills

Python

React

Agile methodologies

Full-stack development

PostgreSQL

Tools

Git

FastAPI

REST APIs

Job description

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of Version 1 and what we do:

• UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner
• 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business
• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW

We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!

Job Description

You will be working in a Scrum Team of cross-functional skills in tight collaboration practising Agile. You will be contributing to real decisions about technology to create maintainable solutions for our customer and participating in a highly collaborative group of software engineering professional’s. Learning, developing your skills and becoming a rounded developer in the process. You will have experience with Python, React, and Large Language Models (LLMs) to support and enhance our client’s AI-driven initiatives. Beyond technical expertise, you will follow software engineering best practices, including codebase security, testing, and scalability of AI systems.

This role requires someone who is a self-starter and stays ahead of technology.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a Scrum Team and an Agile environment
• Design, build and support scalable and secure full-stack web applications using Python (FastAPI)
• Exposure to front-end development using React/Typescript.
• Support and enhance existing web applications to ensure stability and performance.
• Work with business and technical stakeholders to turn requirements into technical solutions.
• Build and integrate REST APIs using clean and maintainable architecture patterns.
• Design and optimise PostgreSQL databases, queries and migrations.
• Integrate AI capabilities into applications using agent frameworks and MCP concepts.
• Write high-quality code and carry out peer code reviews.
• Create and maintain unit and integration tests.
• Manage code using Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Support and mentor team members to follow agreed standards and practices.
• Financial Services or Capital Markets experience is beneficial.

Additional Information

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits.
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance.
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.