Senior Full Stack Engineer (Node & React)

Space Executive; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-scaling RegTech startup is seeking a Node & React Full Stack Engineer to enhance their microservices architecture. The candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring seamless user experiences while leveraging cutting-edge technology. Responsibilities include transforming ideas into scalable code and automating CI/CD processes. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering and have hands-on experience with Node.js and React. The company offers a modern DevOps culture and opportunities for continuous learning.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Modern DevOps culture

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience designing and deploying distributed systems using microservices.
• Strong focus on customer needs and commitment to data privacy.
• Comfortable working in agile environments and resolving ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the quality, speed, and reliability of microservices architecture.
• Transform innovative ideas into scalable code and automate everything from CI/CD to testing.
• Engage directly with customers to close feedback loops and shape the product.

Skills

Node.js

React

Microservices architecture

API design

Cybersecurity best practices

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Job description

The Company

A fast-scaling RegTech startup is looking for a Node & React Full Stack Engineer to join their team. You are accountable for the quality, speed, and reliability of our microservices architecture, ensuring seamless user experiences and robust data security. You will transform innovative ideas into scalable code, automate everything from CI/CD to testing, and solve real customer problems at scale.

Backed by a major global bank and already working with several high-profile financial institutions, the company combines start-up agility with enterprise-grade ambition and infrastructure.

Currently operating in stealth mode, the company is preparing for public launch with a strong client pipeline and a high-calibre technical team.

What You Bring

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive hands-on experience designing, building, and deploying distributed systems using microservices and event sourcing with Node.js and React.
• Solid experience of service-to-service communication, API design, and contract testing.
• You are comfortable in agile environments, resolving ambiguity.
• Strong focus on customer needs, with a passion for building platforms that empower clients.
• Commitment to cybersecurity best practices and data privacy.
• Automation-first mindset: from infrastructure to testing and deployment.
• Growth mindset: you embrace change, continuous learning, and innovation.

What’s In It For You?

• End-to-end ownership: Engage directly with customers to close feedback loops and shape the product.
• Modern DevOps culture: Deploy microservices multiple times per day with confidence.
• Work with AI and expand your skills into Python and other emerging technologies.
• Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team building the next generation of microservices platforms.
• Continuous learning, we believe ongoing training is key to success.