Full Stack Software Engineer

Description:

We are currently supporting a product-focused organisation that is investing heavily in modern software engineering practices, including AI-assisted development and spec-driven engineering.

They're looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer to join a highly collaborative team where engineers are encouraged to influence technical decisions, contribute to architecture discussions, and help shape how software is built. This is an environment where engineering judgement is valued, ownership is encouraged, and teams are focused on delivering meaningful outcomes rather than simply completing tasks.

This role would suit an engineer who enjoys working across the full software development lifecycle, with a particular focus on backend engineering while contributing across the wider technology stack.

What we're looking for

Strong Java development experience, with a proven track record of building backend services and APIs

Experience delivering solutions across both backend and frontend technologies, with an understanding of how systems fit together end-to-end

A quality-first approach to software engineering, including automated testing, code reviews and maintainable design principles

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering, product and delivery teams

Experience influencing technical decisions and contributing to engineering best practice

Exposure to modern frontend technologies such as React, Angular or Vue

Experience working with cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines and modern software delivery practices

Exposure to distributed systems, microservices or event-driven architectures

Experience mentoring, coaching or supporting the development of other engineers

Practical experience with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor or similar technologies.

What you'll be doing

Designing, building, testing and delivering software solutions from concept through to production

Developing backend services and APIs with a strong focus on quality and maintainability

Contributing to architectural discussions and technical decision-making

Working closely with Product, QA and Design teams to solve real customer problems

Using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot alongside modern engineering practices to support the delivery of high-quality software

Driving engineering excellence through testing, code reviews and continuous improvement

Supporting and mentoring other engineers through collaboration and knowledge sharing

Additional Information

Immediate availability or up to 2 weeks' notice preferred

Hybrid working model (Leeds office every Tuesday and Thursday)

Initial contract running until December 2026 with potential for extension

Two-stage interview process

If you're interested in working within a modern engineering environment that is actively embracing AI-enabled development practices, I'd be happy to arrange a confidential conversation