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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Experienced Software Developer - **Company:** Sports Cards Direct - SCDLive - **Location:** Plymouth, UK - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** £40,000.0 - £45,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Apple IOS, Mobile Application Development, Cloud Computing, Databases, Continuous Integration, Custom Software, Software Debugging, Linux, Digital Technology, Github, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Linux System Administration, Nginx, Node.Js, Performance Tuning, Ruby on Rails, Redis, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Web Applications, Data Logging, Tailwind, ReactJS, Delivery Pipeline, Backend, Graphql, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Webhooks, Docker - **Published:** July 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e825f93e4646fe32 ## About the Role This is a hands-on, full-stack role. You'll build and maintain custom software, internal tools, APIs, web applications and business-focused digital systems - the kind of work that has a direct, visible impact on how the company runs and how our customers experience SCD. We want a strong all-round developer who's just as comfortable on the frontend as the backend, and who enjoys solving real problems in a demanding, high-traffic environment. This is an in-house role based full-time at our Plymouth HQ - remote working is not offered. If you're technically curious, love shipping reliable software and want to see your work make a difference in a fast-moving business, we'd love to hear from you., A strong all-round developer with solid experience across frontend, backend and APIs * Confident with Node.js, React and JavaScript/TypeScript, and comfortable styling with Tailwind CSS * Experience building and managing REST and GraphQL APIs for internal and external communication * Good working knowledge of Linux environments and modern development workflows * Solid database skills - SQL / PostgreSQL (Go experience a plus) * Comfortable with Git and GitHub, deployment workflows, and logging, monitoring and error handling * Able to write secure, scalable, maintainable code and support high-traffic systems * Technically curious and flexible - happy to work across multiple technologies and pick up new ones * A genuine problem-solver who takes ownership and enjoys building reliable systems end to end Desirable skills (nice to have) * Python and/or Ruby on Rails, and familiarity with Java libraries * A high-level understanding of API design, webhooks and integrations * Docker, Nginx, Redis and CI/CD pipelines * Cloud hosting environments and stack management/control * Mobile app development - iOS and/or Android environments * A strong grasp of security best practices and performance optimisation, * Software development: 2 years (required) ## Description Build and maintain web applications, internal tools and custom software that the business relies on every day Develop clean, responsive frontend interfaces using modern frameworks Create and manage APIs for internal and external system communication Support backend services, databases, integrations and automation Work with Linux-based environments and modern DevOps workflows Debug, test, document and continually improve existing systems Support high-traffic, workload-heavy software environments and keep them running smoothly Write secure, scalable and maintainable code you're proud of Our core tech stack You'll be working across the following day to day - we don't expect deep expertise in every single one, but you should be strong across the core web and API technologies: Node.js React JavaScript TypeScript Tailwind CSS Linux REST APIs GraphQL SQL PostgreSQL Go Git & GitHub Auth & permissions Deployment Monitoring Error handling, * Confirm you have submitted your CV alongside a short covering note, and - if you have one - a link to your GitHub, portfolio, or any projects you're proud of to: dev@sportscardsdirect.co.uk. and head the subject line with 'Experienced Software Developer' - 'your name' * Your experience. Tell us about your background as a developer. Which parts of the stack - frontend, backend, APIs - do you feel strongest in? * Something you've built. Describe a piece of software, tool or API you've built end to end. What was the problem, and how did you approach it? * APIs. Talk us through how you design and manage APIs for internal and external communication. * Scale & reliability. How do you keep high-traffic, workload-heavy systems reliable, secure, and performant? * Debugging. Walk us through how you approach debugging a tricky issue in an existing system. * Ways of working. How comfortable are you working across Linux environments, Git/GitHub and modern DevOps/deployment workflows? * Breadth. This role spans many technologies. How do you approach picking up something new that you haven't used before? * Fit. This is a full-time, in-house role at our Plymouth HQ (no remote). 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