Full Stack Engineer

SR2; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SR2 is supporting a Bristol-based tech-for-good organisation to build software that makes a genuine difference. The role focuses on backend-heavy full stack development, working within an established Agile team and exploring AI-powered tooling to improve coding, testing and automation.

The ideal candidate values collaboration, continuous learning and practical problem solving, and is excited by modern engineering practices, cloud deployments on AWS, and developing robust APIs with Java, Spring

Qualifications

• Strong Java and Spring Boot experience.
• Solid React.js and full stack development skills.
• Experience with microservices and API development.
• Proficiency with PostgreSQL databases.
• Cloud experience with AWS and scalable architectures.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Bonus: Kubernetes/OpenShift and Kafka; interest in AI-assisted development.

Skills

Full stack development

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Learning mindset

Agile working

Tools

Java

Spring Boot

React.js

Microservices

PostgreSQL

AWS

CI/CD

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Kafka

Job description

Full Stack Software Engineer | Bristol | Hybrid | Tech for Good

Fancy using your engineering skills to build technology that actually makes a difference?

SR2 are working with a growing tech-for-good organisation in Bristol that's on a mission to make a genuine, positive impact on people's lives through technology. They've got some really exciting plans ahead, particularly around AI, modern engineering practices and the future of software development!

We're looking for an experienced Full Stack Software Engineer who loves solving interesting technical challenges, learning new things and building software that has a real purpose behind it.

There's a real buzz around AI within the engineering team at the moment.

They're actively exploring how it can improve everything from writing code to testing and automation, and they're keen to bring in engineers who want to experiment, share ideas and help shape what comes next. You'll join an established Agile team, working across the full stack with a stronger focus on backend development, contributing to meaningful products and exciting new features.

What we're looking for:

We're looking for someone with a strong Java background who enjoys building quality software and wants to keep pushing their technical skills forward.

Ideally, you'll have experience with:

• Java and Spring Boot
• React.js and full stack development
• Microservices and API development
• Databases such as PostgreSQL
• Cloud technologies such as AWS
• CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
• Kubernetes, OpenShift and Kafka would be a bonus, alongside an interest in AI-assisted software development.
• Tech for good: Build technology that has a genuine purpose and makes a positive difference to people's lives.
• Exciting AI opportunities: Join a team actively exploring how AI can transform the way software is developed.
• Interesting engineering challenges: Get involved in new features, technical improvements and an exciting development roadmap.
• Have your say: Work in a collaborative environment where your ideas are encouraged and you can influence technical decisions.
• Keep growing: Learn from experienced engineers, explore new technologies and continue developing your skills.
• Hybrid working: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working with a Bristol-based team.

If you're a Full Stack Engineer who wants more than just another development role, and the idea of combining great engineering, emerging AI technologies and genuinely meaningful work sounds exciting,