Full Stack Developer

We are seeking a talented Full Stack Developer to join our engineering team and contribute to the continued evolution of our learning platform. Working within a multidisciplinary product team of developers, QA engineers and DevOps specialists, you will design, build and deliver features that enable organisations around the world to create, distribute and experience impactful digital learning.

This role requires someone comfortable working across the full technology stack, contributing to both scalable backend services and modern, responsive front-end experiences. You will help shape technical solutions, improve system reliability and performance, and ensure the platform continues to scale as our customer base grows.

You will operate within an Agile development environment, collaborating closely with engineering, product and design teams to deliver regular product iterations that create measurable value for customers.

What you will be doing

Roles and responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining scalable web applications across backend and frontend technologies, contributing high-quality code that supports the continued evolution of the Learning Pool platform.
• Collaborating within a cross-functional engineering team to deliver product iterations that enable customers to produce, distribute and experience impactful e-learning.
• Designing and implementing robust backend services using modern development frameworks while supporting responsive and intuitive front-end interfaces.
• Writing maintainable, well-tested code using established development practices including test-driven or behaviour-driven development.
• Working within Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, to plan, prioritise and deliver development work in short iterations.
• Participating in technical discussions, code reviews and solution design to ensure high standards of engineering quality, scalability and maintainability.
• Managing and optimising data storage solutions using both relational and non-relational databases to support platform performance and reliability.
• Collaborating closely with DevOps, QA and product teams to resolve technical challenges and ensure smooth delivery of new features and improvements.
• Continuously improving development processes, tools and engineering practices to support a high-performing and collaborative engineering culture.

• Strong full-stack development experience: Experience building scalable web applications using modern backend and frontend technologies, ideally including PHP frameworks such as Laravel or CodeIgniter and frontend frameworks such as React.
• Commitment to engineering quality: You value writing robust, maintainable code and are familiar with testing practices such as TDD or BDD, version control systems and collaborative development workflows.
• Experience working in Agile environments: Comfortable working within Agile processes, particularly Scrum, contributing to sprint planning, stand-ups and iterative delivery cycles.
• Understanding of database technologies: Experience working with both SQL and NoSQL databases and an understanding of how to use them effectively in scalable applications.
• Strong collaboration skills: Comfortable working with engineers, product managers and designers to solve problems and deliver high-impact improvements.
• Pragmatic problem-solving mindset: Able to diagnose technical challenges and develop practical solutions that balance performance, maintainability and delivery timelines.
• Curiosity and continuous learning: A genuine interest in developing your technical skills and staying current with emerging technologies and development practices.

Working at Learning Pool

The Learning Pool team is filled with people who have a real passion for what they do and a fresh approach to partnering with customers.

Wherever you find ambitious companies investing in their people, you'll find Learning Pool Learning Pool creates learning experiences that deliver extraordinary employee performance outcomes for companies and their people. Global organizations choose Learning Pool for its comprehensive, data-driven digital learning solutions. Learning Pool's passion for impact, innovation, and people is why they stay. As a leader in e-learning innovation, we empower over 1,200 organizations globally and millions of learners through our engaging courses, advanced platforms, insightful analytics, and tailored content solutions. Our dedication to excellence is demonstrated by accolades such as Platinum Investors in People and triple Gold at the 2024 Learning Technologies Awards. We are also recognized as a Great Place to Work in the UK and North America 2024, and proudly hold B Corp certification, reflecting our commitment to social and environmental responsibility. Be it for onboarding, upskilling, compliance, or the whole business, Learning Pool develops an effective and agile workforce through learning. Wherever you find ambitious companies investing in their people, you'll find Learning Pool. So if you've got what we're looking for and the desire to join a team that values creativity and empowerment, then get in touch. Wherever you find ambitious companies investing in their people, you'll find Learning Pool Learning Pool is among the fastest growing e-learning companies in the world, servicing more than 2,000 customers and 24 million learners globally. Our expert team creates the content and technology solutions that engage and empower modern leaders, using pioneering technology and creative content that we build, deliver and maintain. We're passionate about customer success and our customers trust us to deliver long lasting value, a great return on investment and excellent customer service. Learning Pool welcomes passionate people from all kinds of backgrounds. We are a diverse team working in offices, and remotely, across Europe and North America. We take great pride in our shared work and are committed to building great software in a sustainable way. So, if you've got what we're looking for and the desire to join a team that values creativity and empowerment, then get in touch. This role offers an excellent opportunity to get involved in and become part of the world of online learning., Learning Pool is a Platinum Investor in People, listed annually in the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For and wins numerous industry awards for our work with clients including the Queen's Award for Enterprise (Innovation) and recent Brandon Hall, Learning Technologies, e-Learning Industry, Stevie Customer Service and Institute of Customer Service awards.