Software Engineer

Morgan McKinley; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is partnering with a leading UK wealth management firm to hire a Backend-focused Full Stack Engineer in St Albans. You will build production web applications with TypeScript, React and Node.js, emphasising robust backend design.

You will design relational databases, optimise SQL, and work with AWS, Docker, Terraform and CI/CD to modernise the platform supporting client assets and wealth management services.

Qualifications

• 3+ years commercial experience building production web applications using TypeScript and React, with a backend focus.
• Node.js proficiency in API development and system logic.
• Strong SQL skills with relational databases and query optimization.
• Desirable: experience in Financial Services or Wealth Management; cloud & DevOps tools like AWS, Docker, Terraform, and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale production web applications using TypeScript, React, and Node.js.
• Design and maintain relational database schemas and optimize SQL queries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernise the platform and infrastructure.
• Take end-to-end ownership of features and promote engineering best practices.

Skills

TypeScript

React

Backend development

SQL

Tools

AWS

Docker

Terraform

CI/CD

Job description

Role: Software Engineer

Location: St Albans (Hybrid - 2 days per week in office)

Morgan McKinley has partnered with a leading UK wealth management firm to assist in hiring a Full Stack Engineer with a strong backend focus.

Managing over £1.6 billion in client assets and trusted by over 4,000 families, our client provides personable financial advice and top-tier investment management services. As they continue to expand their digital platform, they are looking for a backend-centric engineer to build and scale the systems powering their core financial services.

If you enjoy clean Node.js architecture, robust relational database design, and working in an environment where a proactive, "take the wheel" mindset is genuinely rewarded, this is a fantastic opportunity.

What You'll Be Doing

Building and scaling production web applications using TypeScript, React, and Node.js.

Designing and maintaining reliable relational database schemas and optimizing complex SQL queries.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to modernise the technical infrastructure behind their wealth management solutions.

Taking end-to-end ownership of features-asking questions, bringing ideas, and driving engineering best practices.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• 3+ years commercial experience building production web applications using TypeScript and React, with a clear bias toward backend development.
• Node.js Proficiency: Strong background in backend architecture, API development, and system logic.
• Solid SQL Skills: Hands-on experience working with relational databases and query optimization.

Desirable:

• Background in Financial Services or Wealth Management.
• Exposure to cloud & DevOps toolchains: AWS (EKS), Docker, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines.