Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (Next.js & TypeScript)

Brigant; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Brigant Digital Technologies in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, invites a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to design high-performance Next.js apps, scalable APIs, and real-time services. You will ensure accessibility and data privacy while collaborating closely with product and UX teams.

The role requires 4+ years of TypeScript/React/Node.js experience, strong DB/Prisma skills, and cloud/deployment know-how. This is a remote, full-time position with competitive GBP salary.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional full-stack development with TypeScript, React and Node.js.
• Deep PostgreSQL experience, including indexing and Prisma ORM usage.
• Cloud deployment experience (Vercel/AWS) and containerization (Docker).

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and maintain scalable Next.js features using TypeScript.
• Design and optimize GraphQL/REST APIs and real-time messaging services.
• Ensure WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility and GDPR/FERPA data privacy.
• Collaborate with product and UX to deliver high-quality software.
• Develop automated tests with Vitest and Playwright.

Skills

TypeScript

React

Node.js

Next.js

PostgreSQL

Prisma ORM

Web security

SSO/NextAuth

CI/CD

Testing (Vitest/Playwright)

WCAG accessibility

GraphQL

Real-time messaging

Tools

Vercel

AWS

Docker

NextAuth

Vitest

Playwright

Job description

# Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (Next.js & TypeScript)University of Brigant Digital Technologies · Edinburgh, United KingdomRemoteFull TimeTechnology & IT## About this roleJoin the core engineering team building the next-generation digital campus platform at University of Brigant. You will be responsible for designing high-performance Next.js web applications, scalable GraphQL/REST APIs, real-time messaging services, and automated proctored assessment engines.Key Responsibilities:• Architect, implement, and maintain scalable web features using Next.js 14+ App Router, React, and TypeScript.• Optimize Prisma and PostgreSQL data models for high-throughput concurrency and sub-100ms API response times.• Build automated testing pipelines (Vitest, Playwright) and collaborate closely with product and UX designers.• Ensure adherence to WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility guidelines and robust data privacy protocols (GDPR/FERPA).## Requirements• 4+ years of professional full-stack development experience with TypeScript, React, and Node.js.• Deep expertise with PostgreSQL, relational database indexing, and ORMs (Prisma).• Experience deploying to modern cloud platforms (Vercel, AWS, Docker).• Strong understanding of web security, SSO/NextAuth authentication flows, and automated CI/CD.### Related job searches* All remote jobs* Remote jobs in United Kingdom* Jobs in United Kingdom* Jobs in Edinburgh* Technology & IT jobs in Edinburgh* Technology & IT jobs worldwide### Apply for this roleSubmit your details and CV. Applications are reviewed by the Brigant careers team.OptionalOptional — tell us why you are a great fitPDF or Word document, max 10MB## Job detailsPosted: 10 September 2026Location: Edinburgh, United KingdomWork style: RemoteJob type: Full TimeExperience: 4–8 yearsSalary: 65,000 – 90,000 GBPVacancies: 1