Full Stack Engineer

Randstad Digital; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Digital is seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer for a 6-month+ contract based in Manchester to build high-performance web applications. You will work across enterprise Java and Node.js back end services while delivering responsive frontends using React and TypeScript.

The role requires hands-on experience with microservices, RESTful APIs, and modern database technologies. You will join a cross-functional team and split time between our Manchester office (2 days per week) and

Qualifications

• Tech Stack: Java, Node.js, React, and TypeScript.
• Architecture: Microservices, API design, and asynchronous communication patterns.
• Database & Tooling: SQL/NoSQL databases, Git, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Location: Based within commuting distance of Manchester; on-site 2 days/week.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy scalable microservices using Java (Spring Boot) and Node.js (Express/NestJS).
• Build modern, modular web interfaces using React and TypeScript.
• Develop, test, and document RESTful APIs and event-driven services.
• Optimize database queries and schema performance across relational and NoSQL platforms.
• Work on-site in Manchester office 2 days per week with cross-functional team.

Skills

Java

Node.js

React

TypeScript

Tools

Docker

Git

CI/CD

Express

NestJS

PostgreSQL

Job description

Job Title: Full Stack Developer (Java, Node.js, React, TypeScript)

Location: Manchester, UK (Hybrid – 2 days/week in-office required)

Contract Duration: 6 Months+ (High likelihood of extension)

Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer for a 6-month+ contract based in Manchester to engineer high-performance web applications. You will deliver end-to-end features, working across enterprise Java and Node.js backend services while building responsive frontends using React and TypeScript.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deploy scalable microservices using Java (Spring Boot) and Node.js (Express/NestJS).
• Build modern, modular web interfaces using React and TypeScript.
• Develop, test, and document RESTful APIs and event-driven services.
• Optimize database queries and schema performance across relational (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and NoSQL platforms.
• Work on-site in our Manchester office 2 days per week alongside cross-functional team members.

Requirements

• Tech Stack: Demonstrated production experience across Java, Node.js, React, and TypeScript.
• Architecture: Strong understanding of microservices, API design, and asynchronous communication patterns.
• Database & Tooling: Hands-on experience with SQL/NoSQL databases, Git, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Location: Must be based within commuting distance of Manchester and willing to work on-site at least 2 days per week.

Contract Details

• Duration: 6 Months initial contract with view to extend.
• Work Setup: Hybrid (2 days in Manchester office, 3 days remote).
• Start Date: Immediate / standard notice period.