Full Stack Software Developer

⚠️ This role is NOT:

• NOT a pure front‑end role
• NOT a pure back‑end role
• NOT a “just React” role
• NOT a “just PHP” role
• NOT a role for developers without SQL + API experience

✅ Mandatory Technical Requirements (Must‑Have)

• Full‑Stack Development HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React (class + functional), TypeScript, PHP (legacy), SQL, RESTful APIs.
• React + TypeScript Expertise Strong component architecture, state management, performance optimisation.
• Backend Development Node.js, PHP (legacy maintenance), API design/consumption, database interactions.
• Database Skills Strong SQL query writing, optimisation, relational database understanding.
• Secure Coding OWASP awareness, vulnerability mitigation, secure patterns.
• Version Control Git branching, merging, code reviews, clean commit history.
• CI/CD Pipelines Automated builds, deployments, DevOps tooling.
• UI/UX Implementation Ability to convert Figma designs into responsive, accessible interfaces.
• Agile Scrum Sprint planning, retrospectives, iterative delivery.
• Code Quality & Testing Unit testing, peer reviews, refactoring, maintainable codebase.

• Be confident working across the full stack, with solid experience in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React (both class-based and functional), TypeScript, PHP, SQL, and RESTful APIs.
• Take responsibility for how front-end and back-end systems integrate, including mobile app development and database interactions.
• Adhere to the standard for best practice in responsive design, secure coding, and clean, maintainable code.
• Keep a close eye on frameworks and libraries, making sure they’re kept up to date and any known vulnerabilities are addressed promptly.
• Oversee version control, ensuring good habits around branching, merging, and reviewing changes before they go live.
• Make smart use of development tools, debugging approaches, deployment methods, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Encourage a straightforward approach to problem-solving
• Recognise when it’s best to use an off-the-shelf solution.
• Ensure the codebase stays in good shape, promoting tidy, efficient code and ongoing refactoring where needed.
• Prioritise security at every stage – not just in the code itself, but by helping the team against exploits and how to guard against them.
• Make sure proper testing, including unit testing, is part of the routine, and that peer reviews are carried out consistently to ensure high-quality output.
• Some experience in mentoring less experienced developers, helping them build both technical skills and confidence would be beneficial.
• Support the team’s growth by reviewing their work constructively, encouraging collaboration, and sharing knowledge openly.
• Know when issues in the codebase need to be escalated, especially if technical debt is mounting or improvements need to be planned in.
• Liaise with management to ensure technical decisions align with business goals, particularly when planning time and resource.
• Offer guidance on which tools and frameworks are right for the job - with one eye on future maintenance and how the team will grow with them.
• Working closely with stakeholders and design teams (e.g. using Figma) to bring UI/UX ideas to life in a thoughtful and technically robust way.
• Work within Agile Scrum methodology, contributing to sprint planning, retrospectives, and continuous improvement across delivery cycles.
• Maintain good SQL skills for querying and maintaining databases as part of daily development and debugging work.
• Stay informed of emerging technologies and trends to guide future development direction and upskilling within the team.
• Familiarity with the Proclaim (Eclipse) case management system is a bonus and will be beneficial for integration projects.