Fullstack Engineer

Randstad Technologies; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Technologies in Manchester is seeking a hands-on Full Stack Engineer to join our Search & Discovery squad. You will work with technical leads, product managers, and UI/UX designers to build and enhance features powering our core customer search experience and discovery interfaces.

You will deliver responsive UIs with JavaScript, TypeScript, and React, integrated with Java backend microservices. Collaborate with UI/UX to translate wireframes into production-ready web features,

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of practical software development experience.
• Solid grounding in computer science fundamentals.
• Experience with REST APIs, JSON, and relational databases.
• Proficient in JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and Java.

Responsibilities

• Build responsive, high-performing user interfaces with React and TypeScript, integrated with Java backend microservices.
• Collaborate with UI/UX specialists to translate wireframes into production-ready features.
• Engage in pair programming, sprints, and live coding sessions to solve frontend and backend challenges.
• Write unit and integration tests to maintain high release standards and minimize technical debt.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

Java

REST APIs

JSON

Relational databases

Job description

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will join our Search & Discovery squad in Manchester as a hands-on Full Stack Engineer. Working alongside technical leads, product managers, and UI/UX designers, you will build and enhance features that power our core customer search experience and new discovery interfaces.

Your Impact

• Feature Delivery: Build responsive, high-performing user interfaces using React and TypeScript, seamlessly integrated with Java backend microservices.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner directly with UI/UX specialists to turn wireframes into robust, production-ready web features.
• Agile Engineering: Engage actively in pair programming, sprint discussions, and live coding sessions to solve frontend and backend challenges.
• Code Quality & Stability: Write comprehensive unit and integration tests to maintain high release standards and minimize technical debt.

Your Experience

• Professional Background: 2-4 years of practical software development experience with a solid grounding in computer science fundamentals.
• Core Technical Stack: Strong working knowledge of JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and Java, alongside REST APIs, JSON, and relational databases.
• Cloud & Tools: Basic understanding of cloud infrastructure concepts, specifically AWS.
• Mindset & Collaboration: Great team communication, a customer-focused approach to problem-solving, and comfort with hands-on technical evaluations.