Junior Full Stack Software Developer, Lovey

• At least 2 years of commercial software development experience
• Strong experience with Python and backend development (FastAPI desirable)
• Solid experience with TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks (React/Next.js)
• Experience designing and working with REST APIs
• Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases (PostgreSQL or MongoDB similar
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of features
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Key Deliverables
• Deliver end-to-end features across backend and frontend
• Contribute meaningfully to platform re-platforming and new product initiatives
• Improve code quality, system performance, and development processes
• Support team velocity by taking ownership of tasks and delivering reliably
• Essential
• Commercial experience in a full stack or backend-leaning role
• Proven ability to deliver production-ready code
• Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals

Desirable

• We’re looking for a proactive and capable Junior Full Stack Developer with around 2 years of commercial experience to join our growing tech team
• This role sits above entry-level and is suited to someone who can take ownership of development tasks, contribute to system design discussions, and deliver features with increasing independence. You’ll play a key role in building and evolving our platform, contributing across both backend and frontend systems
• You’ll be heavily involved in our re-platforming efforts and future product development, working closely with senior engineers while also being trusted to deliver end-to-end features
• Key Responsibilities – Engineering & Development
• Own and deliver development tasks across backend and frontend systems
• Design, build, and maintain APIs using Python and FastAPI
• Develop and ship frontend features using Next.js, React, and TypeScript
• Write clean, scalable, and well-tested code with a focus on maintainability
• Review code from peers and contribute to improving engineering standards
• Take ownership of tickets from refinement through to delivery
• Work within sprint cycles, contributing to planning and estimation
• Collaborate closely with product, data, and other engineering teams
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues independently where possible
• Proactively identify improvements to systems, performance, and developer workflows
• Support and mentor more junior or graduate engineers where appropriate
• Technology Stack
• Backend: Python, FastAPI
• Frontend: TypeScript, Next.js, React
• Database: PostgreSQL and Firestore
• Cloud (Desirable): Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Platform team focused on re-platforming to modern web technologies, mobile team focussed on application development
• Mobile work supported by Python backend services
• Team structure will evolve as the business scales and individuals grow into ownership
• Reports to: Chief Technology Officer