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Senior Full Stack Engineer - Cambridge - Python/JavaScript

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Posted 15 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 8AG, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Full Stack Engineer at a Tech4Good start-up in Cambridge, offering a salary of £70,000 plus equity.
  • Candidates should have experience in full-stack development using Python (FastAPI, Django, Flask) and JavaScript/TypeScript/React, along with a solid understanding of PostgreSQL and cloud platforms like Azure.
  • The role involves creating scalable software solutions, improving user interfaces, and driving DevOps processes within an Agile environment.
  • The ideal candidate is adaptable, self-motivated, and possesses excellent communication skills, with a keen interest in AI and innovative technologies.
  • This opportunity is perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic startup, with a focus on quality and collaboration.
FULL STACK ENGINEER | CAMBRIDGE | £70,000 | Tech4Good | PYTHON | JAVASCRIPT | AZURE | HYBRIDLocation: Cambridge, UK (Hybrid - 3:2)Salary: £70,000 + EquityTech Stack:
  • Backend: Python (FastAPI, Django, Flask)
  • Frontend: JavaScript (React, TypeScript)
  • Cloud Systems: Azure
Are you a Full Stack Engineer with a knack for building and implementing high quality software solutions for exciting, innovative projects? Do you have a flair for backend engineering but the flexibility to get involved in frontend projects? Or, do you have a creatively oriented frontend mind but have the diversity of skills to contribute to backend projects? Then we want to hear from you!We are working with an exciting Tech4Good early-stage start-up based in Cambridge. This organisation are using advanced technologies that further our understanding of how AI can be used to completely transform some of the largest industries in the UK.This is an early-stage organisation who are led by problem-solving, in a high-impact team, working in an Agile and forward thinking environment. This is a career-defining opportunity for someone who is ambitious to play a key part in the development of greenfield projects and shape the future of a highly impactful product.Responsibilities:
  • Create and develop scalable, full-stack solutions for the platform.
  • Develop scalability and performance in the backend in Python.
  • Improve the user interface, designing dynamic, user-friendly front-end experiences with React.js to provide an effortless interaction.
  • Drive the implementation of DevOps processes, setting up CI/CD pipelines, managing deployments on Azure, and ensuring the platform’s continuous availability and reliability.
  • Maintain efficient data management systems using PostgreSQL.
  • Shape the direction by actively participating in key decisions, ensuring the platform evolves in line with technical standards and user requirements.
Requirements for Success:
  • Experience in full-stack development, across Python (FastAPI, Django, Flask) and JavaScript/TypeScript/React, including building RESTful APIs
  • Understanding of PostgreSQL
  • Knowledge of Azure/AWS/GCP and experience in CI/CD processes
  • Someone ready to take initiative and get stuck in!
  • Excellent communication skills with an interest in AI and a passion for crafting a product that is market leading
The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment, where adaptability and a proactive mindset are key to success. They are self-motivated and able to take ownership of projects from start to finish, managing multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining a focus on quality and attention to detail. They are comfortable with ambiguity and can pivot quickly as priorities change, all while remaining calm under pressure. A strong communicator, they excel in collaborating with cross-functional teams, actively contributing ideas and solutions while being receptive to feedback. In addition to their technical skills, the ideal candidate demonstrates a strong sense of initiative and is motivated by the opportunity to shape the direction of the product. They possess excellent problem-solving abilities, often thinking outside the box to overcome challenges and push boundaries. They are open to taking on new responsibilities and stepping into leadership roles as the company grows, always seeking to expand their knowledge.Benefits:
  • Hybrid working environment
  • Generous holiday
  • Private healthcare
  • Sociable, driven culture!
  • Opportunity to be part of an exciting start-up in Tech's hottest sector (AI!) at a pivotal point in their growth
Interested and ready to take your Development career to the next level? Get in touch at or drop me a call for a confidential chat at .SENIOR FULL STACK ENGINEER | CAMBRIDGE | £70,000 | Tech4Good | PYTHON | JAVASCRIPT | AZURE | HYBRID

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