Full Stack Engineer
Summary
Builds scalable microservices (Java/Spring Boot, Node.js/NestJS) and responsive React/TypeScript frontends for enterprise web apps, optimizing APIs and databases.
Job Title: Full Stack Developer (Java, Node.js, React, TypeScript)
Location: Manchester, UK (Hybrid – 2 days/week in-office required)
Contract Duration: 6 Months+ (High likelihood of extension)
Employment Type: Contract
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer for a 6-month+ contract based in Manchester to engineer high-performance web applications. You will deliver end-to-end features, working across enterprise Java and Node.js backend services while building responsive frontends using React and TypeScript.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and deploy scalable microservices using Java (Spring Boot) and Node.js (Express/NestJS).
- Build modern, modular web interfaces using React and TypeScript.
- Develop, test, and document RESTful APIs and event-driven services.
- Optimize database queries and schema performance across relational (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and NoSQL platforms.
- Work on-site in our Manchester office 2 days per week alongside cross-functional team members.
Requirements
- Tech Stack: Demonstrated production experience across Java, Node.js, React, and TypeScript.
- Architecture: Strong understanding of microservices, API design, and asynchronous communication patterns.
- Database & Tooling: Hands-on experience with SQL/NoSQL databases, Git, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Location: Must be based within commuting distance of Manchester and willing to work on-site at least 2 days per week.
Contract Details
- Duration: 6 Months initial contract with view to extend.
- Work Setup: Hybrid (2 days in Manchester office, 3 days remote).
- Start Date: Immediate / standard notice period.