Senior Full Stack Developer

A fantastic Net Zero client are looking for a Senior Full Stack Engineer to come and join their team. Python with Django is a must on the back end and then React is the preferred Front End but we'll consider any other Front End languages.

This role is hybrid 2 days in the London office and 3 days WFH

As a Senior Full Stack Engineer youll need some experience managing other developers.

Youll join their exceptional team as a Senior Full Stack Engineer and be part of a growing group of skilled software engineers, data modelers, and quants. Together, theyre driving the development and maintenance of the clients cutting-edge digital platform, powering multiple applications like settlements tools, forecasting systems, calculation engines, data portals and much more. Make a meaningful impact by contributing to the UK's Net Zero by 2050 goal, collaborating with diverse project teams in nuclear, hydrogen, solar, and tidal power generation areas. Your talent and passion will thrive in our dynamic and forward-thinking work environment.

Employee Benefits

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasnt rewarding enough, they offer a full range of benefits too. Key benefits that may be available depending on the role include:

• 25 days' annual leave and bank holidays
• Recognition schemes allowing colleagues to say thanks
• Company contribution to your pension scheme
• Family friendly policies, including enhanced company maternity/paternity and shared parental benefits
• Employee assistance programme for free, confidential support for your professional or personal life, including financial management and family care
• Special leave such as study leave, sabbatical or public duties
• Three days paid leave a year for volunteering to support your local community
• Season ticket loan scheme to support your commute
• Access to "Work Perks" offering deals, discounts and cash back on your purchases
• Family savings on days out and English Heritage or gym discounts through our partners

Key Responsibilities As A Full Stack Engineer

• This role is very hands-on with coding so you will need to be comfortable getting stuck in.
• Design highly scalable software solutions to improve functionality and system longevity.
• Work with technical business analysts and solution architects to fine tune requirements and ensure that wants are feasible and pragmatic and validate development tasks in Jira.
• Translate designs and wireframes into high quality code.
• Develop new user-facing features using React.js.
• Write front-end components using JavaScript, CSS and integrate with back-end Python components (possibly other languages).
• Develop modules that satisfy the functional and non-functional requirements.
• Coordinate deployments with Release Manager and monitor for successful integration.
• Manage design, build, test bug fix prerogatives.
• Prepare, review and build reusable components and front-end libraries.
• Build reusable components.
• Participate in the maintenance and improvement of existing applications.
• Optimise microservices for maximum performance.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation within the team.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• At least 5 years experience of coding Python and 3+ years using the Django framework.
• At least 3 years experience of coding in a front-end capacity (preferably React but other languages will be considered).
• At least 1 years experience line management of developer(s) and contributing towards the success of their growth.
• Microservices and using related tools - e.g. Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes, logstash and using messaging tools e.g. Rabbit MQ, Apache Kafka.
• RESTful API development and management, Transactional management.
• Databases - e.g. SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB and Linux OS.
• Experience with data science libraries is beneficial.
• Performance Tuning.
• Solid understanding of design patterns and relevant implementation models.
• Solid understanding of DevOps tooling, GitLab, CI/CD, Jenkins, build pipelines and source control systems.
• Working knowledge of cloud infrastructure services: compute, storage, networking, hybrid connectivity, monitoring/logging, security and IAM.
• Knowledge of other languages (e.g. C#, C) a plus.
• Contribute to the wider engineering team.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Implement software enhancements and suggest improvements.
• Provide technical leadership and team management to a team of developers.
• Mentor junior developers and foster a culture of continuous learning and growth.