Senior Software Full Stack Developer - FTC [UK] at Spyrosoft

City of Westminster, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

AWS, JavaScript, React, TypeScript, Django, Python, SQL, Elastic Search, CI/CD, Git, GitHub, Jenkins, CMS, Publishing Systems

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Location London Hybrid – 1-2 days a week in the office eligibility to work in the UK Role Overview We’re looking for a talented Full Stack Developer to join our small, collaborative software engineering team. You’ll be working with a talented group of developers to modernise and enhance the Monitoring tech stack delivering tools and applications that support trusted journalism around the world. This is a hands-on role in a close knit team where you’ll contribute to both front-end and back-end development using React, Django, Python, and AWS. Day-to-day, you’ll work on re-implementing existing JavaScript front ends into a modern React framework, refactoring and improving legacy applications, and helping to shape new web-based tools. You’ll collaborate closely with the Senior Engineers and Team Lead, contributing actively to sprints and supporting an agile environment. While the role covers full-stack development, current priorities are front-end focused, making strong React and TypeScript skills especially valuable. We’re looking for someone experienced in React, JavaScript, TypeScript, Django, Python, SQL, and ElasticSearch, with a solid understanding of agile collaboration and team-based development. Knowledge of AWS (EC2, RDS, Lambda), CI/CD pipelines, and testing frameworks is highly desirable, as is experience with CMS or publishing systems. This role offers flexibility to work remotely, with regular team meet-ups in London. Key Skills and Responsibilities Essential Skills: You will have: AWS JavaScript React Typescript Django/Python SQL Elastic Search Desirable Skills Experience of CMS and publishing pipelines is useful EC2, S&S, RDS, Lambda, or similar. Jenkins Git/GitHub CI/CD Pipeline Experience A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field or similar work based experience. Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer ideally with a focus on media-related projects. Very good working knowledge of standard software development frameworks, techniques and methodologies. Experience with providing coaching and mentoring Ability to work collaboratively in a team, contributing to the development of business scenarios. Knowledge of software development tools and technologies. You are flexible and curious in your approach Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Tools / Technologies MAC Additional information Duration of the contract: initially 6 months with the possibility of extension – contract FTC (full-time). Application Process: In addition to our standard recruitment process (see below) you will be invited to a final online face-to-face meeting with our client, for you to meet them and learn more about the role. Benefits 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays plus birthday paid each year Sick leave following probation (20 days per each rolling period each year) Pension contribution is 10% employer from qualifying earnings following auto enrolment after 3 months service Private medical insurance via Vitality after 6 months of service Life assurance (5 x salary) after 6 months service Access to a free Eye voucher with Specsavers and a Flu vaccination with Boots Access to the cycle-to-work scheme Enhanced parental leave

Responsibilities

You will work on modernizing and enhancing the Monitoring tech stack, delivering tools and applications that support trusted journalism. This includes re-implementing existing JavaScript front ends into a modern React framework and collaborating closely with the team.