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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Full Stack Engineer (Java & React) - **Company:** Huxley§ - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, HTML5, Microsoft Azure, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Data Structures, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Azure Active Directory, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Web Applications, Azure Service Bus, Enterprise Software Applications, Test-Driven Development (TDD), GitHub Copilot, ReactJS, Technical Debt, Backend, Git, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Front End Software Development, Cloud Integration, Restful APIs, Terraform, Api Management, Microservices - **Published:** July 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=88cb0835afd7755f ## About the Role * 7+ years of professional software engineering experience * Strong experience developing enterprise applications using Java 11+ and related technologies * Extensive experience building modern web applications with React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS * Experience designing, building, and consuming RESTful APIs and distributed services * Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including data structures, design patterns, and system design principles * Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and automated testing frameworks * Experience working within Agile software delivery environments * Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines * Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools, including Terraform * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience) Preferred Qualifications * Experience building cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure * Knowledge of Azure Integration Services, including API Management, Service Bus, and Event Hub * Experience with event-driven and microservices architectures * Experience implementing identity and authentication solutions using Azure AD, Azure AD B2C, AWS Cognito, or similar platforms * Experience working with observability, monitoring, and operational tooling * Exposure to AI-assisted software engineering practices and developer productivity platforms * Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to technical leadership initiatives ## Description Senior Full Stack Engineer (Java & React) Location: London, United Kingdom or Glasgow, Scotland (Hybrid) Help Build the Future of global STEM workforce solutions We're reimagining how organisations connect talent, technology, and opportunity. Our team is building the next-generation AI digital platform, automation, cloud-native architecture, and modern engineering practices. This platform is designed to transform workforce engagement at scale through intelligent workflows, seamless integrations, and data-driven experiences. As a Senior Full Stack Engineer, you'll play a critical role in designing and delivering products that directly influence customer experience, business growth, and the future direction of our technology ecosystem. This is a unique opportunity to join a greenfield initiative where you'll shape architecture, influence technical strategy, and help establish engineering standards that will scale for years to come. What You'll Do As a Senior Full Stack Engineer, you'll work across the entire technology lifecycle, from product discovery and solution design to deployment and continuous improvement. You will: * Design, build, and operate scalable full-stack applications using Java and React * Deliver intuitive, accessible, and high-performing user experiences * Develop secure, resilient, and observable backend services and APIs * Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Architects, Designers, and Engineering leaders to solve complex business challenges * Contribute to architectural decisions and influence long-term technical direction * Drive engineering excellence through code reviews, testing, automation, and continuous improvement practices * Design and maintain cloud-native solutions on Azure * Implement Infrastructure as Code and modern DevOps practices to improve deployment velocity and platform reliability * Promote AI-assisted software development by leveraging tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, or similar technologies * Mentor engineers and contribute to a culture of learning, collaboration, and technical excellence * Identify opportunities to simplify systems, reduce technical debt, and improve platform scalability * Participate in operational support, incident response, and continuous service improvement initiatives, Technical Environment You will work with technologies including: Backend * Java 11+ * REST APIs * Microservices Architecture Frontend * React 18+ * TypeScript * JavaScript * HTML5 * CSS3 Cloud & Platform * Microsoft Azure * Azure API Management * Azure Service Bus * Azure Event Hub DevOps & Automation * Terraform * CI/CD Pipelines * Git-based Development Workflows * Automated Testing Frameworks AI-Enabled Development * GitHub Copilot * Claude Code * Cursor * AI-assisted testing, documentation, and engineering workflows What Success Looks Like Within your first year, you will: * Deliver high-impact product capabilities used by customers at scale * Influence architectural decisions across the platform landscape * Improve engineering productivity through automation and AI-enabled development practices * Drive measurable improvements in scalability, reliability, and deployment efficiency * Contribute to the growth and development of fellow engineers * Help establish a world-class engineering culture grounded in quality, innovation, and continuous learning ## Related Videos - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [Build and Deploy a Fullstack App with Open Source Tooling](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/775-build-and-deploy-a-fullstack-app-with-open-source-tooling) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [The Pragmatic Architect: Balancing Necessity vs. Sufficiency in React Systems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2101-the-pragmatic-architect-balancing-necessity-vs-sufficiency-in-react-systems) - [Can SVG be fast? 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