Full Stack React / Python Developer

Student.com; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketplace for student accommodation is seeking a talented Full Stack Next.js / Python Developer to join their dynamic team in London. The role involves developing high-performance web and mobile applications, collaborating in an agile environment, and utilizing modern front-end technologies to enhance user experiences. Join a passionate team and contribute to innovative solutions that positively impact students worldwide.

Benefits

Competitive benefits including holiday and pension perks

Wellbeing initiatives

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Frontend Engineer with proficiency in React, React Native, Next.js.
• Strong understanding of JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Excellent communication skills for collaborative work in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web and mobile applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement user-friendly interfaces.
• Optimize application performance and responsiveness across devices.

Skills

JavaScript

React

React Native

Next.js

TypeScript

HTML

CSS

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

Tools

Vitest

React Testing Library

Playwright

AWS

Job description

Job Description

Location: United Kingdom
Working Period: Full Time, Permanent
Office: London, Hybrid

About Student.com

Student.com is the world’s leading marketplace for student accommodation and services, a leader in student marketplace technology and an innovator in an industry that needed an upgrade. We are passionate about helping students find their perfect home and supporting their educational journey. To date, we’ve helped students from more than 130 different countries.

Founded in 2011, we simplify the student study-abroad journey through our free global marketplace that prioritizes security and ease-of-use. For students, that means having an easy-to-use, secure platform for booking their perfect home and engaging other services, giving them total peace of mind. For our partners, that means having a new digital and global infrastructure which provides access to millions of students. Currently, our website lists more than 2 million beds in over 400 cities worldwide.

Job Purpose

We are looking for a talented Full Stack Next.js / Python Developer with expertise in Python, MySQL, React, React Native, Next.js, and TypeScript to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in building scalable and high-performance web and mobile applications.

If you are passionate about frontend development and would like to play a part in shaping the future of the frontend team at Student.com, we would love to hear from you. Join us in creating innovative and user-friendly applications that make a difference to students from all over the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web and mobile applications
• Create B2C and B2B experiences on web and mobile platforms
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement user-friendly interfaces
• Work within an agile environment using methods such as Kanban, Scrum, and XP
• Ensure clear communication within an international team across different roles
• Optimize application performance and responsiveness across devices
• Stay up-to-date with the latest frontend technologies and best practices

Hiring Process

• Initial screening
• Technical test
• Second-stage interview

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Frontend Engineer with proficiency in React, React Native, Next.js
• Strong understanding of JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and GraphQL
• Experience with testing tools such as Vitest, React Testing Library, and Playwright
• Knowledge of Continuous Integration and Delivery techniques
• Experience with Cloud Platforms, ideally AWS
• Advocate of automation at all levels, including unit and performance testing
• Code review capabilities and mentorship skills
• Excellent communication skills for collaborative work in an international environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Strong written English documentation skills

We offer a great working culture, passionate colleagues, competitive benefits including holiday, wellbeing, pension perks, and hybrid working options.