FullStack Developer

About the Role

We are searching for a highly skilled FullStack Developer to drive end-to-end features for a high-growth e-commerce ecosystem based in Manchester. In this role, you will bridge the gap between frontend user experience and backend system architecture, building robust, scalable applications that handle millions of requests monthly.

You will work alongside product designers, data engineers, and cloud architects to design, implement, and maintain critical retail technologies, payment integrations, and inventory management services.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Feature Development: Architect and deliver customer-facing applications and backend microservices from conception to deployment.
• Frontend Engineering: Craft responsive, accessible, and dynamic client interfaces using React, Next.js/Astro, TypeScript, and modern CSS practices.
• Backend Architecture: Build performant RESTful & GraphQL APIs, microservices, and database models using Node.js, TypeScript, or Python.
• Database Management: Design and optimize SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) databases for query speed and data consistency.
• DevOps & Infrastructure: Participate in CI/CD pipeline maintenance, containerized deployments (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud infrastructure management (AWS/GCP).
• System Performance: Monitor application performance, resolve bottlenecks, and ensure high uptime across critical shopping workflows.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: 4+ years of professional full-stack software development experience.
• Frontend Stack: Mastery of JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, React/Next.js, HTML5, and modern styling techniques.
• Backend Stack: Strong expertise in Node.js (Express/NestJS) or Python (Django/FastAPI) building distributed web applications.
• Databases: Hands-on experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and key-value caches (Redis).
• Architecture: Solid understanding of microservices, serverless architecture, message queues (RabbitMQ/Kafka), and REST/GraphQL API design.
• Methodologies: Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams with strict code quality practices, automated testing (Jest, Cypress), and continuous delivery.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in high-traffic e-commerce operations, payment gateway integrations (Stripe, PayPal), or headless commerce architectures.
• Knowledge of cloud architecture (AWS Lambda, ECS, S3, CloudFront).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Terraform).

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: £60,000 - £85,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work options (2 days Manchester office, 3 days work-from-home).
• Career Acceleration: Clear progression paths, leadership opportunities, and annual skill development budgets.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Private healthcare cover, enhanced pension match, stock options, and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.