Senior Full-Stack Headless Developer

Youwe
Shrewsbury, UK
3 months 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) Web Accessibility Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Software as a Service Code Review Design of User Interfaces Node.Js Next.js Secure Coding Systems Integration TypeScript
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Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Web Platforms ReactJS Backend Event Driven Architecture Graphql Api Design Api Gateway Restful APIs Webhooks Api Management

Job description

At Youwe, we build composable digital platforms that connect systems, data, and customer experiences. As a Full-Stack Headless Developer, you bridge design and backend systems to create seamless, scalable, and high-performing applications for international clients.

Working closely with designers, engineers, and clients, you translate creative concepts into technical solutions within a modern headless architecture landscape.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Build scalable and maintainable front-end applications using React, Next.js, and TypeScript
  • Develop integrations with backend systems via REST APIs, GraphQL, and webhooks
  • Work with API gateways and event-driven architectures
  • Ensure applications are secure, high-performing, and composable by design
  • Collaborate with designers to translate UI/UX concepts into technical reality
  • Work together with backend engineers and SaaS partners on API contracts and integrations
  • Take ownership of technical architecture and end-to-end project delivery
  • Guide and mentor developers through technical leadership and code reviews
  • Ensure accessibility, usability, and development best practices are applied throughout projects

From architecture to delivery, you ensure quality, scalability, and technical excellence across every stage of the project.

Requirements

Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * 5+ years of commercial experience building modern React applications

  • Strong experience with React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • Experience working with REST APIs, GraphQL, and backend integrations
  • Solid understanding of headless, API-first, and composable architectures
  • Experience translating business and client requirements into technical solutions
  • Strong understanding of performance, scalability, and secure development practices
  • Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and client-facing environments

Nice-to-haves:

  • Experience with event-driven systems and API gateways
  • Familiarity with SaaS integrations and headless platforms
  • Knowledge of accessibility standards (ARIA, keyboard navigation, WCAG)
  • Experience mentoring developers or leading technical project delivery
  • Experience within a digital agency or fast-paced project environment

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule, * Laptop & phone to do your best work
  • Office lunches, snacks & drinks
  • Youwe Academy & personal study budget
  • Flexible hours & hybrid work options
  • 4 weeks remote work per year from anywhere
  • Salary: depending on experience
  • Loyalty days: extra vacation after 3 & 6 years
  • Bike plan: 40% discount on commuting products

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