Full Stack Developer

We work with clubs, coaches, teachers and volunteers across the country to create safe, inclusive and inspiring aquatic environments. As a membership organisation and charity, we are committed to supporting the growth of our sports, promoting physical and mental wellbeing, and ensuring everybody has the opportunity to enjoy a lifelong love of the water., We're looking for a passionate and technically skilled Full Stack Developer to design, develop and maintain innovative digital solutions that enhance user experience across Swim England platforms. You'll work on both front-end interfaces and back-end systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to build scalable, secure and responsive applications.

You'll contribute to the full software development lifecycle - from conception through to testing and deployment - ensuring code quality, performance optimisation and best-practice security. You'll stay up to date with emerging technologies, support agile delivery processes and help mentor less experienced team members., In this role you will:

• Design, develop and maintain front-end interfaces using technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Angular, WordPress or Vue.js to create responsive, user-friendly web pages.
• Build and optimise back-end systems, including servers, databases (e.g. MySQL, Postgres) and APIs using languages such as Node.js and PHP.
• Integrate front-end and back-end components throughout the entire software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate across teams (designers, product managers, DevOps) to architect scalable applications, often using cloud services like AWS, Azure and Cloudflare.
• Perform code reviews, debug issues, ensure performance optimisation and implement security best practices for high-traffic sites.
• Follow secure coding practices, including input validation, HTTPS and protection against vulnerabilities such as XSS and SQL injection.
• Minimise resource usage by optimising front-end assets and back-end queries, using techniques such as lazy loading, minification, indexing and caching.
• Write clean, readable code using consistent formatting, meaningful naming conventions and established style guides.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and contribute to agile processes such as sprint planning.

Essential:

• Strong experience in full-stack development (2+ years), including front-end (React, Bootstrap) and back-end (Node.js, RESTful APIs).
• Knowledge of relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Experience using Git for version control and collaboration.
• Ability to architect scalable web applications, troubleshoot across the stack and optimise for cross-platform compatibility (web/mobile).
• Understanding of deployment processes and cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Cloudflare).
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
• Experience with agile methodologies.
• Motivation to learn and adopt new technologies.
• GCSE Grade A-C (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with microservices, AI integration or domain-specific tools.
• Experience with BigCommerce (Stencil CLI).
• Experience using no-code tools (e.g. Bubble, Webflow).
• Experience with native app development.

Please be advised that we cannot offer visa sponsorship and that you must have right to work in the UK to apply or be considered for this role. If you are a non-UK/EU National, you must have an appropriate working Visa to undertake employment. You must also be working within the UK to apply or be considered for this role, due to the public liability insurance Swim England holds.

Swim England is committed to inclusion and embracing the spirit of all equalities legislation. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from disabled people. We recognise that the diversity of our workforce is not reflective of today's society, and we are currently operating a pilot scheme whereby applicants from ethnically diverse backgrounds can opt into our guaranteed interview scheme. Candidates that have opted into the scheme will be guaranteed an interview provided that they have demonstrated, within their application, that they meet the essential criteria for the role. When emailing the CV and cover letter, applicants from ethnically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to state they wish to 'Opt In' to the scheme.

Where possible, Swim England will always make reasonable adjustments for accessibility to anyone who requires it. If you would like any of the documentation in a different format or would like to apply in a different way please get in touch. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process, in line with the Equality Act 2010. However, the organisation may employ positive action where candidates from underrepresented groups can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well., This vacancy may require the following qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent

Swim England is the recognised national governing body for swimming, artistic swimming, diving and water polo in England. We help people learn how to swim, enjoy the water safely, and maximise their potential in aquatic sport at every level - from community participation to world-class performance.