Junior Full Stack Engineer

Harvey Nash; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Nash in Belfast is seeking a Junior Full-Stack Software Engineer to join an agile engineering team, helping to develop responsive web applications and scalable cloud-based solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career developer to gain hands-on experience and learn from mentors in a collaborative environment.

The role features a contract-to-permanent pathway with 3 days onsite per week, inviting candidates with practical React and Python skills to grow within a

Qualifications

• Frontend skills with HTML5, CSS3 and React.js are essential.
• Familiarity with UI libraries or styling frameworks (Material UI, Tailwind).
• Experience in Python for REST APIs or backend services is desirable.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and SQL data modelling is valued.
• Git/GitHub usage with code reviews and PRs in Agile projects is expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop responsive web applications and reliable backend services.
• Build scalable cloud-based solutions and REST APIs.
• Collaborate within an agile team, participate in code reviews and planning.
• Ensure code quality, maintainability and clear documentation.

Skills

HTML5

CSS3

React.js

Material UI

React Responsive

Tailwind CSS

Responsive design

Python

REST APIs

Backend services

PostgreSQL

SQL

Git

GitHub

Agile (Scrum/Kanban)

Ownership & delivery

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

AWS

Terraform

GitHub Actions

PyTest

Jest

React Testing Library

Job description

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a motivated Junior Full-Stack Software Engineer to join an agile engineering team in Belfast, helping to develop responsive web applications, reliable backend services and scalable cloud-based solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career developer to build on their existing technical skills, gain hands-on industry experience and learn from experienced engineers and technical mentors in a collaborative environment.

We’re keen to hear from candidates who are naturally curious about how technology works, take pride in writing quality code and are driven to solve problems and deliver meaningful results. Whether your experience comes from previous employment, internships, university projects or personal development, we want to hear from you.

With a contract-to-permanent opportunity, this role offers the chance to develop your skills, contribute to real-world projects and grow your career within a supportive engineering team.

Key Skills and Responsibilities

Frontend Development

• Practical experience with HTML5, CSS3 and React.js.
• Familiarity with component libraries and styling frameworks such as Material UI, React Responsive or Tailwind CSS.
• An understanding of responsive design and building user-friendly web applications.
• Working knowledge of Python, including developing REST APIs, data processing scripts or backend services.
• An interest in building reliable, maintainable and efficient software.

Databases

• Experience working with relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL.
• Understanding of SQL queries, data modelling, database schema design and indexing.

Version Control and Agile Working

• Familiarity with Git and GitHub, including branching, pull requests and collaborative code reviews.
• An understanding of Agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Willingness to collaborate with team members, receive feedback and continuously improve.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to code quality.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• A curious, proactive mindset and enthusiasm for learning new technologies.
• The ability to take ownership of tasks and follow through on commitments.

Experience with the following would be advantageous, but is not essential:

• Cloud Technologies: Exposure to AWS services such as Lambda, S3, CloudFront, RDS PostgreSQL and API Gateway.
• Infrastructure as Code: Basic knowledge of Terraform or automated cloud deployment.
• Automation and CI/CD: Familiarity with Bash scripting, GitHub Actions or CI/CD pipelines.
• Testing: Experience writing unit tests using tools such as PyTest, Jest or React Testing Library.
• AI Development Tools: An interest in modern AI coding assistants, including GitHub Copilot, Cursor or Claude Code.
• Role: Junior Software Engineer
• Location: Belfast
• IR35 Status: Inside IR35
• Working Pattern: 3 days onsite per week

Interested?

If you’re an aspiring software engineer with practical development experience, a solid foundation in React and Python, and a genuine passion for building great software, we’d love to hear from you.