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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Full Stack Engineer - **Company:** Ki Insurance - **Location:** Greater London, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), JIRA, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Design of User Interfaces, Monitoring of Systems, Java Virtual Machine (JVM), Apache Maven, Scrum Methodology, Responsive Web Design, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, TypeScript, Web Applications, Workflow Management Systems, Data Logging, ReactJS, Build Tools, Front End Software Development - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815154343-full-stack-engineer ## About the Role * Experience as a mid-senior level engineer working across a modern web stack * Experience with software engineering principles (SOLID, DRY, ER modelling) * Professional experience with a server-side language, ideally JVM based * Professional experience building web-based single page applications, using React/Typescript or an equivalent * Knowledge of front-end development, able to build rich user interfaces following a responsive design * Comfortable working with cloud infrastructure, infrastructure as code, familiar with standard logging and monitoring tools used to investigate issues * Experience with continuous integration, or ideally, continuous delivery * Comfortable with build tools (e.g. Maven) and version control tools (e.g. Git/Github) * Experience working in agile teams, following Scrum or Kanban, participating in regular ceremonies including stand-ups, planning, and retrospectives * Experience using project management and workflow tools (e.g. Jira) * Exceptional interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation, negotiation and planning * Ability to quickly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new technologies ## Description Role Overview Full-stack Engineer, responsible for building robust, scalable software for web-based applications and enhancing the Ki platform. Responsibilities * Build robust and scalable software for business critical, web-based applications * Build eye-catching, functional, efficient, and reusable web and mobile-based sites that drive these web applications * Design, build, test, document and maintain APIs and integrations * Ensure quality control using industry standard techniques such as automated testing, pairing, and code review * Work with the Product team to understand end-user requirements and translate them into an effective technical solution * Document technical design and analysis work * Assess current system architecture and identify opportunities for growth and improvement * Build mock-ups or prototypes to explore and troubleshoot new initiatives * Work with the Product team and UX designers to review designs, implement new features, and ensure user experience is top level * Explore new ideas and emerging technologies, develop prototypes quickly * Uphold the engineering team's principles and ways of working Qualifications * Experience as a mid-senior level engineer working across a modern web stack * Experience with software engineering principles (SOLID, DRY, ER modelling) * Professional experience with a server-side language, ideally JVM based * Professional experience building web-based single page applications, using React/Typescript or an equivalent * Knowledge of front-end development, able to build rich user interfaces following a responsive design * Comfortable working with cloud infrastructure, infrastructure as code, familiar with standard logging and monitoring tools used to investigate issues * Experience with continuous integration, or ideally, continuous delivery * Comfortable with build tools (e.g. Maven) and version control tools (e.g. Git/Github) * Experience working in agile teams, following Scrum or Kanban, participating in regular ceremonies including stand-ups, planning, and retrospectives * Experience using project management and workflow tools (e.g. Jira) * Exceptional interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation, negotiation and planning * Ability to quickly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new technologies Benefits Highly competitive remuneration and benefits package, regularly reviewed to ensure relevance. ## Related Videos - [Do TypeScript without TypeScript](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/327-do-typescript-without-typescript) - [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Vuejs and TypeScript- Working Together like Peanut Butter and Jelly](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/127-vuejs-and-typescript-working-together-like-peanut-butter-and-jelly) - [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) ## Related Articles - [Fullstack Developer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/251-fullstack-developer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Frontend Developer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/233-frontend-developer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)