Jobs in Stoke On Trent, United Kingdom

Job Title: Full Stack Software Engineer

Location: Remote (Optional Belfast office)

Type: Full-Time / Permanent

We are seeking a talented and motivated Full Stack Software Engineer to join our dynamic team and play a key role in building a new platform from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a project with high impact, working across the stack to architect, develop, and deploy scalable and innovative solutions.

If you are passionate about software development, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy solving complex problems, we'd love to hear from you.

• Design, develop, and maintain a new platform, working across both frontend and backend components.
• Write clean, efficient, and reusable code primarily using Python on the backend.
• Build scalable and performant APIs and services.
• Design and manage databases, ensuring they are optimized for performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, design, and other engineering teams) to define, develop, and ship new features.
• Take ownership of the full development lifecycle: from inception, through to testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues across the full stack, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technology choices, maintaining a tech-agnostic mindset and focusing on using the right tools for the job.
• Write comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure software quality.

• Proven experience as a Full Stack Software Engineer, with a solid understanding of both frontend and backend technologies.
• Proficiency in Python, especially in backend development (e.g., Django, Flask, FastAPI, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of web technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (preferably with experience in frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue).
• Experience with building and integrating RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) and a solid understanding of database design principles.
• Understanding of cloud infrastructure and services (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Knowledge of version control systems (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and containerization tools like Docker.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to architect and build solutions that scale.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• A passion for learning new technologies and staying current with industry trends.

• Experience building platforms or systems from scratch.
• Familiarity with frontend testing frameworks and backend performance optimization techniques.
• Understanding of microservices architecture and event-driven systems.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform.

• The chance to build a platform from the ground up, influencing key architectural decisions.
• A collaborative, innovative, and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Flexible working hours and remote options.

If this sounds of interest to you, please feel free to reach out to Brendan McCrory directly!