Full-Stack Engineer

Wordwall
UK
6 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

HTML JavaScript (Programming Language) .NET Framework Web Accessibility Artificial Intelligence Microsoft Azure C Sharp (Programming Language) Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Cloud Computing Code Review Relational Databases Entity Framework
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Microsoft SQL Server SQL Azure Performance Tuning Systems Development Life Cycle Software Engineering TypeScript Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Web Performance Optimization ReactJS Technical Debt Backend Material UI Information Technology Playwright Front End Software Development React Testing Library

Job description

  1. Balanced Full-Stack Developer. Comfortable splitting impact 50/50 across C#/.NET and modern TypeScript / React
  2. Back-end focused Senior Developer. Deep C#/.NET and Azure SQL expertise with front-end awareness
  3. Front-end focused Senior Developer. Strong Modern React/TypeScript specialization to lead UI architecture and frontend modernization while collaborating with backend systems. Migrating legacy patterns through TypeScript into component-driven React

During the application review, we will evaluate your individual background against all three specialist tracks to find the best fit for your technical strengths., * Technical depth and delivery. Deliver high-quality features across the full stack (or front-end/back-end focus areas). Make independent technical decisions, consider architectural knock-on effects, and write clean, thoroughly tested code

  • Migration and modernization. Help steer key initiatives-whether migrating C# services to .NET 8, optimizing Azure SQL performance, or converting legacy UI modules into scalable React components
  • Technical debt and architecture. Identify and raise technical debt, author technical proposals on complex tickets, and champion quality standards
  • PR reviews and mentorship. Provide constructive code reviews, pair with mid-level engineers, unblock colleagues proactively, and guide standard methodologies
  • Collaboration and strategic AI. Work closely with PMs, Designers, and Marketing to shape what gets built, not just how. Strategically utilize and critically evaluate AI tools to accelerate delivery without compromising quality

Requirements

REQUIRED

  • Minimum 5 years of progressive, professional software development experience
  • Technical core:

  • Strong proficiency in C# and the .NET ecosystem, OR
  • Strong proficiency in React, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS (with web accessibility/WCAG experience for FE-focused candidates)
  • Broad comfort working across the full stack and adapting to where team focus is required

Data and cloud. Experience with relational databases (SQL Server / Azure SQL preferred)

Engineering standards. Proven experience conducting thorough PR reviews, mentoring mid-level engineers, and working within Agile/SDLC frameworks

Education. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Remote setup. Candidates must have an existing and suitable remote workstation setup

NICE-TO-HAVES

  • Experience with React component library design systems or component-driven migration
  • Hands-on experience with Azure Ecosystem (App Services, Azure SQL, Azure DevOps)
  • Experience with Entity Framework Core or backend performance optimization
  • Familiarity with OpenTelemetry, front-end performance monitoring, or testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library, Playwright)
  • Prior experience in the EdTech sector

Benefits & conditions

  • 30 days’ holiday per year (inclusive of UK bank holidays)
  • 100% remote working #LI-Remote
  • Social events and annual meet ups

ABOUT WORDWALL

Wordwall empowers educators to create interactive, customisable teaching materials in minutes - turning static lessons into dynamic, student-centred learning experiences. With just a few simple inputs, teachers can generate a variety of gamified activities, from quizzes and flashcards to arcade-style challenges, making learning more engaging and effective.

We’re flipping the script on traditional educational publishing by putting powerful creation tools directly into teachers’ hands. Our platform fuels a bottom-up content ecosystem - scalable, shareable, and deeply attuned to real classroom needs - powered by a global community of educators. With millions of active users, strong organic traction, and a product that’s beloved by teachers worldwide, Wordwall is entering an exciting new chapter.

We’re focused on building upon an already great product and increasing our impact and reach in key markets like the U.S. and Europe, deepening engagement with our paid user base, and driving innovation through emerging technologies such as AI. We’re a lean, mission-driven, remote team building for long-term impact - and we’re looking for sharp, strategic technical thinkers to help us scale both our product and our purpose.

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