Senior Software Engineer

Cancer Research UK (CRUK); Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

CRUK day

Buy up to 5 extra days leave

Up to 10% employer pension

Life insurance

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Cancer Research UK, based in Stratford, seeks a Senior Software Engineer to own a portfolio of critical apps and services. You will build modern React/Next.js front-ends and Node.js services, and work across cloud-based AWS solutions to support researchers and staff.

The role involves improving systems, collaborating across teams, and shaping engineering standards. Hybrid working, generous leave, pension and learning opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience with TypeScript, React and Node.js.
• Experience building APIs and working with AWS or similar cloud technologies.
• Knowledge of automated testing, CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Developing and supporting full stack solutions using TypeScript, React, Next.js, Node.js and AWS.
• Designing and maintaining APIs, backend services and cloud-based integrations.
• Taking ownership of applications and services within our Corporate Operations portfolio.
• Supporting and modernising existing and legacy systems.
• Improving reliability, security, performance and maintainability.
• Contributing to engineering best practice and continuous improvement.

Skills

TypeScript

React

Node.js

AWS

CI/CD

Testing

Tools

Drupal

PhP

Contentful

Job description

4,000 professionals, 0 days wasted, 1 incredible purpose. Together we will beat cancer.

Senior Software Engineer

£58,000 – £63,000 per annum

Directorate: Chief Operating Office

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 35 hours per week

Location: Stratford, London. Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)

Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Closing date: 4 October 2026 23:55

Help power the technology behind life‑saving research

At Cancer Research UK, our vision is to bring about a world where everybody lives longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer. We are looking for a talented Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of business-critical applications, services and integrations that support teams across the charity.

This is an exciting opportunity to work across the full technology stack, developing modern React and Next.js applications, Node.js services, APIs and cloud-based AWS solutions. You will play a key role in maintaining and improving systems that enable colleagues across the organisation to deliver their best work while helping shape our engineering standards and technical direction.

What You Will Be Doing

• Developing and supporting full stack solutions using TypeScript, React, Next.js, Node.js and AWS.
• Designing and maintaining APIs, backend services and cloud-based integrations.
• Taking ownership of applications and services within our Corporate Operations portfolio.
• Supporting and modernising existing and legacy systems.
• Improving reliability, security, performance and maintainability.
• Contributing to engineering best practice and continuous improvement.

What We Are Looking For

• Strong commercial experience with TypeScript, React and Node.js.
• Experience building APIs and working with AWS or similar cloud technologies.
• Knowledge of automated testing, CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What You Will Gain

• Flexible hybrid working.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a CRUK day.
• Option to buy up to 5 additional days leave.
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution.
• Life insurance and excellent learning opportunities.

Together, we will beat cancer.

Recruitment process: Two competency-based interview with task

Tech Stack

TypeScript, Drupal, PhP, Contentful

Additional Information

Cancer Research UK's Technology team is proud to be part of the Tech Talent Charter (TTC) for our efforts in driving equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Our vision is a digital world accessible to all, and we have always sought to draw from a diverse pool of talent and maintain an inclusive working environment.

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen.

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.