Senior Full-Stack Engineer

ADLIB; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

Training budget

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance

Pension

Annual leave

Work abroad

Job summary

ADLIB is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Engineer to design, build and evolve scalable platforms for clients in the creative, media and digital sectors. You will own features end-to-end and shape technical direction in a remote-first team with occasional Bristol office days.

You will work with TypeScript, React, Next.js, Node.js and PostgreSQL on AWS, using AI-assisted tooling. The role emphasises architecture, mentorship and cross-project collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience with TypeScript/JavaScript/React/Next.js/Node.js in multi-client projects.
• Ability to review AI-generated code and use AI-assisted development tools.
• Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of PostgreSQL and relational database design.
• Experience deploying on AWS and containerised deployments (Docker).
• Exposure to headless CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress) and related tools would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of modern web applications frontend and backend.
• Own features from planning to deployment and ongoing improvements.
• Work with TS/React/Next.js/Node.js and PostgreSQL on AWS environments.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and engineering best practices.
• Mentor teammates and share knowledge across projects.

Skills

Multi-client experience

AI-assisted tooling

Communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

TypeScript

JavaScript

React

Next.js

Node.js

AWS

Docker

PostgreSQL

REST

GraphQL

NestJS

WordPress

PHP

Shopify

Terraform

GCP

Job description

We’re looking for a Senior Full-Stack Engineer to join a well-established technology business serving clients across the creative, media and digital sectors. You’ll play a key role in designing, building and evolving scalable platforms while helping to shape technical direction across multiple projects. This is an opportunity to create, own and deliver impactful solutions while working with a highly experienced remote-first team.

*2 days per month in their Central Bristol office.

What experience you’ll need to apply

• Commercial experience with TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Next.js and Node.js.
• A background working in multi-client/multi-project and fast-paced environments.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools and reviewing AI-generated code.
• Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL and relational database design.
• Experience designing and consuming REST and GraphQL APIs.
• Experience deploying and managing applications within AWS environments.
• Knowledge of Docker and containerised application deployment.
• Experience building scalable, secure and maintainable web applications.
• Ability to contribute to technical architecture and engineering decisions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Exposure to headless CMS platforms, NestJS, WordPress, PHP, Shopify, Terraform or GCP would be advantageous.

What you’ll be doing

As a Senior Full-Stack Engineer, you’ll lead the design and development of modern web applications across both front-end and back-end environments. You’ll take ownership of features throughout the full development lifecycle, from planning and architecture through to deployment and ongoing improvements.

You’ll work extensively with TypeScript, React, Next.js, Node.js and PostgreSQL while contributing to cloud-based solutions hosted on AWS. You’ll use AI-assisted development tools as part of your day-to-day workflow, applying careful review and testing practices to ensure production-quality outcomes.

You will also contribute to technical decision-making, support engineering best practice, improve CI/CD processes, optimise application performance, and help create a collaborative environment through mentoring and knowledge sharing. You’ll work closely with project delivery teams to ensure technical outcomes align with commercial and project goals.

What you’ll get in return for your experience

In return there’s a competitive salary (£60K-67.5K) alongside a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include remote-first working with occasional office meetups (2 days per month in Central Bristol), a dedicated training budget, ongoing development planning, private medical insurance, life insurance, employee assistance support, pension contributions, generous annual leave and the opportunity to work abroad for a period each year. You’ll also gain exposure to modern technologies, large-scale web platforms and a supportive environment that encourages continuous learning and professional growth.