Full-stack software engineer

Story Terrace Inc.; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care technology company in London is seeking a Full-Stack Engineer to build and maintain features using React and Node.js. You'll have a pivotal role in a startup with a mission to improve care outcomes. Ideal candidates should have proficiency in React and Node.js, be collaborative, and excited about mission-driven work. The role is hybrid with a competitive salary of £50,000 – £60,000.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Enhanced parental and carers leave

Pension contributions

L&D support

Gym discounts

Team socials

Generous EMI share options

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experienced and proficient in React and Node.js.
• Pragmatic and outcome-oriented.
• Collaborative and communicative.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain full-stack feature using React and Node.js.
• Ship secure and maintainable code in regular releases.
• Work closely with design, product, and users.

Skills

React

Node.js

Collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Full-Stack Engineer

👩💻 Department: Product

💰 Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 (negotiable)

🏥 Private healthcare

👶 Enhanced parental and carers leave

👵🏼 Pension contributions

🩵 L&D support, gym discounts, team socials

📈 Equity: Generous EMI share options

🏝️ Holiday: 26 days plus bank holidays

🏢 Office Policy: Hybrid, must be willing to travel to face-to-face meetings as required

🏙️ Location: London, UK

The Opportunity

Motion is transforming how care homes deliver person‑centred care and communicate with families. Having demonstrated significant traction and impact, and with recognition from the BBC and The Times, we are now scaling across the UK. Following a successful funding round, we are building a high‑impact team to shape the future of care.

Whether you are building features, designing intuitive experiences, or developing strategic partnerships, you will play a key role in a startup where every line of code, partner call, or design decision contributes to meaningful outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain full‑stack feature using React and Node.js
• Ship secure and maintainable code in regular releases
• Work closely with design, product, and users
• Use tools like Copilot and Cursor to increase velocity
• Contribute to code quality, architecture, and documentation

Who We’re Looking For

• Experienced and proficient in React and Node.js
• Pragmatic and outcome‑oriented
• Collaborative and communicative
• Excited by mission‑driven work and startup culture

Meet Motion

Motion is a care technology company on a mission to improve the lives of residents, families, and care teams through simple, human‑centred software. Co‑created with care providers, our platform improves care outcomes and provides families with greater insight and transparency into their loved ones' care.

Founded by Zeezy Izenman after volunteering in care homes, Motion is backed by Innovate UK and sector‑experienced angel investors. We are building tools that enhance relationships and outcomes in one of society's most important and underserved sectors.