Full Stack Engineer (West Midlands)

Helyx is Hiring!

Junior Full Stack Developer – Python, React & GIS

Are you starting your journey as a developer and excited by maps, data, and solving real-world problems? Do you want to work on meaningful projects that support national defence and security? Come grow your career with Helyx!

About the Role

We’re looking for a Junior Full Stack Developer to join our innovative team working at the intersection of geospatial technologies, Python, and React . You’ll contribute to web applications that visualise and interact with complex datasets, helping our defence and security clients make smarter, faster decisions.

You don’t need years of experience – we’re looking for curiosity, enthusiasm, and a desire to learn. You’ll be supported by experienced developers and geospatial analysts as you develop your skills across the full stack.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Collaborating on web applications that use geospatial data and mapping tools.
• Writing clean, maintainable code in Python and React.js .
• Working with REST APIs and learning how to build and consume them.
• Supporting integration with GIS platforms and spatial data formats.
• Helping with front-end interfaces and backend services as part of a collaborative team.
• Participating in agile development practices including code reviews, stand-ups, and planning sessions.

What You’ll Learn

We’ll support your growth in areas such as:

• Geospatial data formats and tools (e.g., GeoJSON, WMS, ArcGIS).
• Front-end development with React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Back-end development with Python , FastAPI , and relational databases.
• Mapping libraries and services like Leaflet , Mapbox , and ArcGIS JS API .
• Secure and scalable deployment practices, including Docker and cloud platforms.
• Software Engineering management processes using Gitlab.

What You Bring (Even If You’re Still Learning)

• Some experience or personal projects in React or Python .
• A basic understanding of how web apps work (front-end + back-end).
• Interest in maps, data , or geospatial tech – no need to be an expert yet.
• Willingness to learn new tools and ask questions.
• UK nationality and eligibility for UK Security Clearance (Developed Vetting).

Bonus Points

• Exposure to GIS or mapping libraries (e.g., ArcGIS, Leaflet, Mapbox, OpenLayers).
• Experience with REST APIs or simple database queries.
• Familiarity with TypeScript or cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
• Passion for visualising data, problem-solving, or spatial analysis.

Location

Hybrid with occasional travel to our office in Twyning and client sites across the UK.

Why Join Helyx?

• Competitive salary tailored to level of experience.
• 9% pension , private healthcare, and life cover.
• Dedicated learning time : 10 days a year just for your professional and personal growth.
• Sustainability-focused benefits like our salary sacrifice ULEV car scheme.
• Wellbeing allowance to support your mental and physical health.
• A supportive team that wants to help you grow into the best you can be.

Apply Now

If you’re a junior developer excited to build exciting products with maps, code, and purpose , we’d love to hear from you.

No agencies, please.

Helyx is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.