Full Stack Engineer

Randstad Digital; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad Digital in Manchester is seeking a Full Stack Developer to deliver end-to-end features across Java, Node.js, React and TypeScript. The role is a 6+ month contract with hybrid work; 2 days per week in Manchester office and 3 days remote.

You will design and implement microservices, build responsive frontends, and develop RESTful APIs while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable web applications.

Qualifications

• Production experience across Java, Node.js, React and TypeScript.
• Strong understanding of microservices, API design, and asynchronous communication patterns.
• Hands-on experience with SQL/NoSQL databases, Git, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Must be based within commuting distance of Manchester and willing to work on-site at least 2 days per 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 alongside cross-functional team members.

Skills

Java

Node.js

React

TypeScript

Tools

Git

Docker

CI/CD

PostgreSQL

MySQL

NoSQL

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.
• Duration: 6 Months initial contract with view to extend.
• Work Setup: Hybrid (2 days in Manchester office, 3 days remote).