Remote Full-Stack Software Engineer I

Kooth plc; Wappenham; Remote; GBP 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Kooth is hiring a Remote Full-Stack Software Engineer I in the UK. You will design and build RESTful Node APIs and React frontends, with possible React Native mobile apps, contributing to a modern platform for youth mental health.

As an entry-level engineer, you’ll release working software, follow trunk-based development, automated tests and infrastructure-as-code practices, and learn from a talented squad to deliver features that support Kooth's mission to help young people.

Qualifications

• Experience building web applications with Node.js and React.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and modern web practices.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement features across the stack.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver value.
• Follow engineering practices like CI/CD and IaC.

Skills

Node.js

React

React Native

REST APIs

Tools

CI/CD

IaC

Job description

Remote Full-Stack Software Engineer I

2026-10-05T00:00:00

Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

GB

NN12 8SQ

Any

2027-01-03T19:01:34.77

Description

Location: UK Remote

Salary: £36.5k - £46.5k per annum

Department: Engineering

Reports To: Engineering Manager

Direct Reports: 0

Working pattern: Full time, 9am-5.30pm

About Kooth

Kooth is on a mission to remove the barriers that prevent people from accessing the mental health support they need. As the UK's longest-established digital mental health provider, we create welcoming, accessible spaces where young people can access personalised, effective support in a safe and anonymous way. Our early-intervention approach empowers young people aged 10-25 to build resilience, access timely support, and lead fulfilling lives.

Today, Kooth's products are available to over 18 million people across the UK and US, connecting them with qualified counsellors and a range of wellbeing resources when they need support. Our culture is grounded in our values - Alongside You, Flexible, Compassionate, Committed, and Safe - which guide how we support young people, collaborate as a team, and create solutions that meet communities where they are.

You'll be joining at an exciting time as we continue to grow our product-led strategy and expand access to digital mental health support through Soluna, our innovative behavioural health service for young people.

About the Role

This is a chance to apply your talents to the youth mental health crisis, and to grow as an engineer while you do it. As a Full-Stack Software Engineer I, despite being at the start of your engineering career, you'll be a meaningful contributor to your squad from the start: building features across the whole stack, learning alongside more senior colleagues, and making a real difference to Kooth's product and business goals.

It's an exciting time to join: our new platform has been rebuilt from the ground up on modern tech, ready to support many more young people worldwide in 2027, with plenty of interesting problems still to solve together.

What you'll be doing

• Designing and building RESTful Node APIs, React frontends and/or React Native mobile apps.
• Regularly releasing working software, using trunk-based development, automated test suites, and infrastructure-as-code principles.
• Incorporating requirements such as performance, resilience, observability, maintainability, security and accessibility.
• Collaborating with other disciplines, building effective working relationships.
• With your team, achieving a shared understanding of user needs, Kooth commercial and operational goals.
• Deepening knowledge of industry trends and best practices in software engineering, continuous integration, application design.

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solutions that meet communities where they are. You'll be joining at an exciting time as we continue to grow our product-led strategy and expand access to digital mental health support through Soluna, our innovative behavioural health service for young people. About the Role This is a chance to apply your talents to the youth mental health crisis, and to grow as an engineer while you do it. As a Full-Stack Software Engineer I, despite being at the start of your engineering career, you'll be a meaningful contributor to your squad from the start: building features across the whole stack, learning alongside more senior colleagues, and making a real difference to Kooth's product and business goals. It's an exciting time to join: our new platform has been rebuilt from the ground up on modern tech, ready to support many more young people worldwide in 2027, with plenty of interesting problems still to solve together. What you'll be doing Designing and building RESTful Node APIs, React frontends and/or React Native mobile apps. Regularly releasing working software, using trunk-based development, automated test suites, and infrastructure-as-code principles. Incorporating requirements such as performance, resilience, observability, maintainability, security and accessibility. Collaborating with other disciplines, building effective working relationships. With your team, achieving a shared understanding of user needs, Kooth commercial and operational goals. Deepening knowledge of industry trends and best practices in software engineering, continuous integration, application design

Description Location: UK Remote Salary: £36.5k - £46.5k per annum Department: Engineering Reports To: Engineering Manager Direct Reports: 0 Working pattern : Full time, 9am-5.30pm Kooth is on a mission to remove the barriers that prevent people from accessing the mental health support they need. As the UK's longest-established digital mental health provider, we create welcoming, accessible spaces where young people can access personalised, effective support in a safe and anonymous way. Our early-intervention approach empowers young people aged 10-25 to build resilience, access timely support, and lead fulfilling lives. Today, Kooth's products are available to over 18 million people across the UK and US, connecting them with qualified counsellors and a range of wellbeing resources when they need support. Our culture is grounded in our values - Alongside You, Flexible, Compassionate, Committed, and Safe - which guide how we support young people, collaborate as a team, and create