Full‑Stack Software Engineer (Hybrid) – AI & Cloud

Dunhillmedical; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Flexible working

Pensions

Wellbeing support

Discounts

Job summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking a proactive Software Developer to support the development, maintenance and day-to-day operation of modern software applications. You will work with React, Next.js, Azure, MongoDB, PostgresDB, and AI integrations, delivering responsive UI and secure APIs while following CI/CD, best practices, and secure coding standards.

Working with senior technical leads, you will contribute to cloud-native architectures and collaborate across teams to ensure on-schedule

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent practical experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience building responsive web applications using modern front-end frameworks such as React, Next.js, or Modern.js, and MUI.
• Practical understanding of RESTful API design, OpenAPI specifications, or authentication frameworks (e.g., Better Auth).
• Hands-on familiarity querying and interacting with relational or non-relational database systems (PostgresDB, MongoDB).
• Working knowledge or exposure to Microsoft Azure cloud services, Container App Environments, or Databricks.
• Experience using Git/Azure DevOps for version control, automated build processes, or continuous integration pipelines.
• Awareness of or interest in AI/LLM model integrations (e.g., Claude, Gemini) within modern software workflows.
• Strong problem-solving ability, clear technical communication skills, and a collaborative approach to working within a team.

Responsibilities

• Full-Stack Application Development: Build, test, and maintain responsive web interfaces and application features using modern front-end frameworks including Next.js/Modern.js, React, and MUI.
• API & Database Implementation: Assist in building and maintaining secure API endpoints using OpenAPI specifications and Better Auth, and perform standard data management tasks across PostgresDB and MongoDB databases.
• Cloud & Platform Operations: Support the deployment and monitoring of application environments hosted on Microsoft Azure, Container App Environments, and Databricks under supervision.
• AI & Continuous Integration Workflows: Assist in integrating AI/LLM capability workflows (such as Claude and Gemini) into existing services, utilizing Azure DevOps for version control, continuous integration, and automated deployments.
• Testing & Technical Support: Perform unit and integration testing, troubleshoot technical bugs, write maintainable documentation, and participate constructively in team peer code reviews.
• Collaborative Delivery: Work closely with lead developers and project teams to deliver assigned development tasks on schedule, communicating technical progress and challenges effectively.
• Carry out other duties commensurate with the grade and remit of the post.

Skills

React

Next.js

MUI

OpenAPI

Better Auth

PostgresDB

MongoDB

Azure

Databricks

Git/Azure DevOps

CI/CD

AI/LLM

Claude

Gemini

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Next.js tooling

Job description

The University of Sheffield is seeking a proactive Software Developer to support the development, maintenance and day-to-day operation of modern software applications. You will work with React, Next.js, Azure, MongoDB, PostgresDB, and AI integrations, delivering responsive UI and secure APIs while following CI/CD, best practices, and secure coding standards.

Working with senior technical leads, you will contribute to cloud-native architectures and collaborate across teams to ensure on-schedule