Senior Full Stack Developer - Manchester

Debenhams Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

On-site gym

Discount across brands

Wellbeing package

Dog-friendly offices

Job summary

Debenhams Group is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to help build and maintain internal applications powering the business. You will work across the full stack with React on the front end and Node.js on the back end, deploying to AWS in an event-driven setup.

You’ll design, implement and test code, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help resolve live environment issues while contributing to continuous improvement of practices and tooling.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full stack experience building and maintaining applications
• Proficiency in React and Node.js with RESTful APIs
• Commercial experience with AWS fundamentals and CI/CD tooling
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases
• Experience with Git and collaborative version control in an Agile/Scrum team

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain internal applications across the full stack
• Collaborate with Team Lead, Product and engineers to translate requirements into software
• Investigate and resolve live environment issues and improve team practices
• Contribute to deployment and infrastructure as code using Terraform and AWS services

Skills

React

Node.js

AWS fundamentals

RESTful APIs

Git & CI/CD

Tools

Terraform

GitHub Actions

PostgreSQL

MySQL

DocumentDB/DynamoDB

Job description

THE ROLE

At Debenhams Group, we are on a journey of transformation, revitalising our brand, culture, and connection with colleagues and customers alike. In a fast-changing retail environment, effective and authentic communication is vital to building trust, aligning our teams, and amplifying the impact of our work across internal and external audiences.

We're looking for a Full Stack Developer to join one of our Software Development teams, building and maintaining the internal applications that power the Debenhams Group business — from warehouse and buying tools to customer service and finance systems.

You’ll work across the full stack — React on the front end, Node.js on the back end — deploying to AWS as part of a team that follows event-driven architecture patterns using SNS, SQS and EventBridge.

You’ll design, build and maintain internal business applications, write clean and well-tested code, and collaborate with your Team Lead, Product and other engineers to translate requirements into working software.

You’ll also investigate and resolve live environment issues, and contribute to the continuous improvement of team practices and tooling.

This role will be based out of our central Manchester office 3 days per week.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Our tech stack consists of:

• React + Node.js
• AWS — GitHub Actions for CI/CD, Terraform for infrastructure
• PostgreSQL, MySQL, DocumentDB, DynamoDB
• Event-driven integrations using SNS, SQS and EventBridge
• Git and collaborative version control workflows

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

• 5+ Years’ Full Stack Experience: Proven senior level professional experience building and maintaining full stack applications, comfortable working across the front end and back end.
• Proficiency in React & Node.js: Strong hands-on skills in React (hooks, state management) and Node.js, with experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Database Fundamentals: Familiarity with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Cloud & AWS Awareness: Commercial exprience of AWS fundamentals, with an interest in CI/CD (GitHub Actions) and infrastructure as code (Terraform).
• Event-Driven Architecture: Exposure to or interest in event-driven patterns such as SNS, SQS and EventBridge.
• Quality-Focused Approach: A proactive, quality-focused approach to writing clean, well-tested code, with experience using Git and collaborative version control.
• Team Collaboration: Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within an Agile/Scrum team.

WORKING WITH US

At Debenhams Group we thrive on change, innovation, and pace. Every challenge is an opportunity, and every day is a chance to push boundaries. If you’re someone who embraces the unknown, thrives in a fast-moving, high-growth environment, and is ready to shape the future of retail, you’ll love it here. We want visionaries, disruptors, and doers—people who bring fresh thinking, relentless energy, and the drive to make an impact.

WHY JOIN US

Our mission is to create a workplace where everyone is respected, individual differences are valued, and people can be themselves at work — without exception.

2025 was a year of significant change for the Group. 2026 is about bold moves, real results and unstoppable momentum. If that excites you, you belong at Debenhams Group.

Our benefits include (subject to level and eligibility):

• Highly competitive bonus scheme, company pension, share schemes, private medical cover and life assurance
• Access to an on-site gym and free weekly Pilates, yoga and fitness classes
• Discount across all brands
• Comprehensive wellbeing package

Dog-friendly offices (in selected locations)

Ongoing learning and development with strong internal progression

On-site canteen serving breakfast, lunch, snacks and hot drinks

Free season ticket loan

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