Full Stack Engineer

Company: Understanding Recruitment
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will contribute to the development of SaaS solutions as a full stack engineer. You will work inside a fast-growing London-based tech SME that serves UK clients and government bodies, shaping software used across public sector functions. You will tackle end-to-end development, from backend Java services to modern frontend interfaces, applying cloud-native patterns. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable products while pursuing personal and professional growth. This is a industry-facing opportunity with opportunities for progression and a strong focus on impact and customer outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

  • Bonus
  • Private health insurance (eye and dental)
  • Life assurance
  • Enhanced pension contributions
  • 25 days holiday + bank holiday
  • Season ticket loan

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain full-stack SaaS applications using Java and JavaScript
  • Build microservices with Spring Boot and containerize with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Develop frontend components with Vue.js, React, or Angular
  • Deploy and operate cloud-native apps on AWS, GCP, or Azure
  • Work with SQL and NoSQL databases and scripting for automation
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software in a fast-paced SME environment

Key requirements

  • 3+ years of commercial software development experience
  • Proficiency in Java and JavaScript
  • Experience with Spring Boot and microservices
  • Frontend framework experience (Vue.js preferred; React/Angular acceptable)
  • Docker and Kubernetes experience
  • Cloud platforms: AWS, GCP, or Azure
  • SQL and NoSQL database knowledge
  • self-motivated
  • collaborative
  • customer-focused
  • Java
  • JavaScript
  • Spring Boot

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Posted: September 24th, 2026