Junior Full Stack Software Developer

Requirements At least 2 years of commercial software development experience Strong experience with Python and backend development (FastAPI desirable) Solid experience with TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks (React/Next.js) Experience designing and working with REST APIs Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases (PostgreSQL or MongoDB similar) Ability to work independently and take ownership of features Strong problem‑solving and debugging skills Effective communication and collaboration skills Key Deliverables Deliver end‑to‑end features across backend and frontend Contribute meaningfully to platform re‑platforming and new product initiatives Improve code quality, system performance, and development processes Support team velocity by taking ownership of tasks and delivering reliably Essential Commercial experience in a full stack or backend‑leaning role Proven ability to deliver production‑ready code Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals Desirable Experience with FastAPI in production environments Exposure to GCP or other cloud platforms Experience working in a startup or scaling tech environment Understanding of modern architecture patterns (APIs, microservices, etc.) What the job involves We’re looking for a proactive and capable Junior Full Stack Developer with around 2 years of commercial experience to join our growing tech team This role sits above entry‑level and is suited to someone who can take ownership of development tasks, contribute to system design discussions, and deliver features with increasing independence. You’ll play a key role in building and evolving our platform, contributing across both backend and frontend systems You’ll be heavily involved in our re‑platforming efforts and future product development, working closely with senior engineers while also being trusted to deliver end‑to‑end features Key Responsibilities – Engineering & Development Own and deliver development tasks across backend and frontend systems Design, build, and maintain APIs using Python and FastAPI Develop and ship frontend features using Next.js, React, and TypeScript Write clean, scalable, and well‑tested code with a focus on maintainability Review code from peers and contribute to improving engineering standards Take ownership of tickets from refinement through to delivery Work within sprint cycles, contributing to planning and estimation Collaborate closely with product, data, and other engineering teams Troubleshoot and resolve issues independently where possible Proactively identify improvements to systems, performance, and developer workflows Support and mentor more junior or graduate engineers where appropriate Technology Stack Backend: Python, FastAPI Frontend: TypeScript, Next.js, React Database: PostgreSQL and Firestore Cloud (Desirable): Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Platform team focused on re‑platforming to modern web technologies Mobile team focuses on application development Mobile work supported by Python backend services Team structure will evolve as the business scales and individuals grow into ownership Reports to: Chief Technology Officer #J-18808-Ljbffr