Full Stack Software Engineer

We are delighted to be working in partnership with one of the UK’s leading retail businesses, home to well known high-street brands and employing over 6,000 people, across a growing estate of over 240 stores. This is a unique chance to shape the future of a new digital platform. They are currently looking for a React Developer to join their expanding team on a 12-month FTC basis. As a mid-senior level Full Stack React Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining a suite of applications that power ordering, payments, and loyalty across web and mobile platforms.

This is a hands-on role, ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about creating seamless customer experiences through technology. You will work to design, develop and maintain scalable web and mobile applications, whilst collaborating with Product and UX design to deliver end-to-end solutions. This will include participation in technical planning, code reviews, architecture discussions and following CI/CD best practices in coding and testing.

The technical stack includes:

Languages & Frameworks:

• JavaScript / TypeScript
• React (web apps)
• React Native (mobile apps) with Expo
• Node.js

Backend & Cloud:

• AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, ECS, S3, API Gateway)
• Azure AD (authentication and identity management)
• Google Cloud Platform & Firebase (used selectively for mobile features)
• GitHub / GitHub Actions for CI/CD

The client will also consider hiring a more senior candidate depending on the level of experience. Strong hands-on web and mobile application development using React and React Native is essential, as well as JavaScript and Typescript across both backend and frontend. Ideally, you will have experience of working with AWS, cloud native development and Infrastructure-as-code. A senior level developer must demonstrate strong knowledge of AWS Cloud Native platforms as well as a higher level of knowledge on the architectural and analytical elements of the role.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to join a well-known and friendly organisation, with a people-first culture and realistic career development opportunities. You will benefit from complimentary breakfasts, as well as generous staff discounts, flexible working arrangements and a host of other benefits.