Full Stack Developer – Manchester, UK – Full Time – Manchester

Catering; Manchester; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Catering is seeking a Full Stack Developer for a 6-month contract in Manchester, with a hybrid work model requiring two days in the office per week. The role emphasizes Node.js/TypeScript on the server, React on the frontend, and strong cloud experience in AWS. Candidates should be fluent in modern development practices, microservices, and testing strategies.

Immediate interview shortlisting applies. The position offers £46–£90 per hour, with contract terms and location clearly outlined.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript on the server side, with solid hands-on experience in React on the frontend.
• Significant experience building and running production systems on AWS (or major public cloud).
• Deep understanding of Microservices and event-driven architectures, including API design and contract management.
• Strong grounding in testing (Unit/Integration/E2E), CI/CD, and Observability.
• Excellent ability to explain complex technical topics to non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

5+ years exp

Node.js

TypeScript

React

AWS

CI/CD

Observability

Communication

Tools

Node.js

TypeScript

React

AWS

CI/CD

Job description

Role: Full Stack Developer
Type: Contact (6 months and possible extension)
Location: Manchester, UK
Working Model: Hybrid (2 day per week in office)

Must-Have Qualifications.

• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Core Tech: Strong proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript on the server side, with solid hands-on experience in React on the frontend.
• Cloud Native: Significant experience building and running production systems on AWS (or major public cloud).
• Architecture: Deep understanding of Microservices and event-driven architectures, including API design and contract management.
• Engineering Best Practices: Strong grounding in testing (Unit/Integration/E2E), CI/CD, and Observability.
• Communication: Excellent ability to explain complex technical topics to non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to Have.

• Experience in e-commerce, search, ranking, or marketplace domains.
• Previous work with User-Generated Content (UGC), reviews, or recommendation engines.
• Experience with A/B testing and data-driven product development.

This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately.

Salary: £46 – £90/hour

Job Type: Contract

Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester