Lead/Senior Fullstack Software Engineer

Who you are

• This role requires deep expertise across modern web technologies, including React / Next.js, Node.js APIs, PostgreSQL, cloud infrastructure, and integration platforms
• Strong experience in full stack development using React, Next.js (App Router), Node.js, and TypeScript
• Proven expertise in frontend architecture, including SSR, ISR, caching, and performance optimisation
• Strong backend development experience building REST APIs and backend-for-frontend (BFF) services
• Experience designing and managing PostgreSQL databases, schemas, and performance tuning
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and deployment tooling (CI/CD pipelines, GitHub)
• Strong understanding of system architecture, scalability, and distributed systems
• Experience implementing authentication and authorisation models (e.g. Auth0, RBAC)
• Strong experience with modern UI frameworks, including Tailwind / component libraries / design systems
• Experience integrating third-party services and enterprise platforms
• Understanding of security best practices, secrets management, and compliance requirements
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
• Experience with serverless architecture and microservices
• Experience with event-driven systems and message queues
• Exposure to data engineering pipelines or analytics platforms
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks or LLM integrations
• Knowledge of DevOps best practices and Infrastructure as Code
• Experience working in enterprise or regulated environments (e.g. NHS, DSPT compliance)
• Strong commercial experience in full stack software engineering is essential; a degree in Computer Science or related discipline is advantageous but not required
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be required

What the job involves

• The Lead/Senior Software Engineer - Full stack will be responsible for owning the design, development, and delivery of end-to-end platform capabilities across frontend, backend, and data layers
• The individual will take ownership of architectural decisions, drive best practice across the engineering team, and ensure delivery of secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions
• The role also includes driving innovation through AI integration, improving engineering workflows, and ensuring that platform capabilities translate into tangible product value

The application process

• All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting and reference checks. This role will require UK Security Clearance

Benefits

• Private Medical Healthcare
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• 25 Days Holiday
• Wellness
• Retail & Lifestyle Discounts
• Flexible Working
• Continued Learning
• CycleScheme