Full Stack Engineer (1 Year Contract)

About the Role We are looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer to design, build, and enhance modern digital products that support the education sector.

You will develop web applications that improve operational processes and digital experiences for educators, students, and other stakeholders. Working across both frontend and backend development, you will collaborate with product managers, designers, engineers, and users to translate real-world needs into secure, scalable, and user-friendly solutions.

This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy building products end-to-end and want to use technology to create meaningful impact in education.

Key ResponsibilitiesFull Stack Development

Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain production-grade web applications supporting education-related services and operations. Build new product features and enhance existing functionality based on user and business requirements. Translate requirements into secure, scalable, and maintainable technical solutions. Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from solution design through deployment and ongoing support.

Frontend Development

Develop responsive, accessible, and intuitive user interfaces using modern frontend technologies. Build reusable UI components and optimise applications for performance and usability. Work closely with product managers and designers to deliver high-quality experiences for educators, students, and operational users.

Backend & API Development

Develop and maintain APIs, backend services, and business logic supporting application workflows. Implement authentication, authorisation, and role-based access controls. Integrate applications with databases, enterprise systems, and external services. Ensure backend services are secure, reliable, performant, and scalable.

Data & Workflow Solutions

Design data models, application workflows, and business process automation. Develop features supporting task management, reporting, operational visibility, and decision-making. Maintain data integrity, security, and traceability across applications.

Quality, DevOps & Engineering Practices

Develop automated tests and follow secure coding and software engineering best practices. Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving engineering standards. Support CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Continuously improve application reliability, performance, and maintainability.

Product & User Collaboration

Engage with users and stakeholders to understand challenges within education and operational environments. Participate in prototyping, usability testing, and iterative product development. Gather feedback and identify opportunities to improve products, workflows, and user experience.

Requirements

3–5+ years of experience in software engineering, full stack development, or application development. Proven experience building and delivering production-grade web applications. Strong proficiency in JavaScript and/or TypeScript. Hands-on experience with a modern frontend framework such as React, Next.js, Angular, or Vue.js. Backend development experience using Node.js, Python, Java, .NET, or Go. Good understanding of RESTful APIs and service-oriented architectures. Experience implementing authentication, authorisation, and application security controls. Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server. Good understanding of data modelling, database design, and query optimisation. Familiarity with AWS or Azure cloud environments. Experience working in Agile or product-oriented development teams.

Good to Have

Experience developing digital products for the education or public sector. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment automation. Experience with Docker or other containerisation technologies. Understanding of application monitoring, troubleshooting, and production support. Knowledge of accessibility and responsive web development practices. Experience working directly with users to translate business needs into technical solutions.

What We're Looking For

Passion for using technology to solve real-world problems and improve experiences in education. Strong ownership and accountability for delivering quality outcomes. Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Comfortable working with evolving requirements and ambiguity. Strong problem-solving skills with a pragmatic approach to software engineering. Collaborative, proactive, and willing to contribute ideas and challenge assumptions constructively. Strong focus on product quality, usability, and delivering practical solutions.