Full Stack Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Preston; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer based in Preston. This role involves developing and maintaining RESTful APIs with a focus on backend technologies, particularly TypeScript and Node.js, and contributing to the frontend when needed. The position offers the flexibility of remote work and opportunities for professional growth, as well as competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Opportunity for professional growth

Collaborative team environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong experience with TypeScript and Node.js required.
• Proficiency in RESTful API development essential.
• Experience with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs using Fastify and TypeScript.
• Design and implement database schemas using Prisma.
• Collaborate with frontend team on API integration.

Skills

TypeScript

Node.js

RESTful API development

PostgreSQL

Problem-solving

Version control (Git)

Tools

Fastify

Prisma

TypeBox

React Native

Expo

Job description

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Full Stack Software Engineer, Preston, Lancashire

Client: Super Reel Travel

Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Role - Full Stack Software Engineer

Location - Work from home with occasional meetings in London

Salary - Negotiable

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Software Engineer with a strong backend focus to help build and scale our innovative travel platform. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in backend development and contribute to our React Native frontend when needed.

Primary (Backend):

• TypeScript/Node.js
• Fastify framework
• PostgreSQL with Prisma ORM

Secondary (Frontend):

• React Native with Expo
• TanStack Query

Key Responsibilities:

Primary:

• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs using Fastify and TypeScript
• Design and implement database schemas and migrations using Prisma
• Create and maintain TypeBox schemas for request/response validation
• Implement authentication and authorization flows
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Participate in code reviews and maintain code quality standards
• Help optimize database queries and API performance
• Contribute to API documentation using Swagger/OpenAPI

Secondary:

• Collaborate with frontend team on API integration
• Assist with React Native development when needed
• Help implement and maintain frontend-backend interfaces
• Contribute to mobile app performance optimization

Required Skills:

• Strong experience with TypeScript and Node.js
• Proficiency in RESTful API development
• Experience with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases
• Understanding of database design and optimization
• Knowledge of authentication and authorization patterns
• Experience with API documentation tools
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Experience with version control (Git)

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Fastify or similar Node.js frameworks
• Knowledge of Prisma ORM
• Understanding of TypeBox or similar schema validation libraries
• Basic experience with React Native and Expo
• Familiarity with mobile app development concepts
• Experience with Vercel or similar deployment platforms
• Experience with automated testing

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work on a modern, well-structured codebase
• Chance to contribute to architectural decisions
• Collaborative team environment
• Professional growth and learning opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package (including equity)

Super Reel Travel overview:

Users today expect intuitive app interfaces that inspire, similar to TikTok. Travel sites often lack dynamic, engaging content that captures the essence of destinations. We aim to bridge this gap by integrating short-form, social media-style videos into the travel booking experience, catering to digital natives and modern travelers.