Full Stack Engineer (JavaScript) – FinTech-Driven Start-Up
Contract-to-Perm, or Permanent
Remote (UK-based only) | Flexible Hours
Up to £90k + Benefits (Pension, Private Healthcare, Death-in-Service, Equity Potential)
Please note: Applicants must be based in the UK with full right-to-work status. Sponsorship is not available for this role.
We’re hiring a Full Stack Engineer for an ambitious, early-stage start-up using fintech-grade engineering to disrupt the hospitality space.
Their mission? Simplify complex, fragmented hospitality systems through powerful integrations and real-time, AI-enhanced personalisation. Think: loyalty meets seamless checkout meets hyper-personalised service.
Backed by seasoned founders and operating with a flat structure, this is a rare opportunity to join a start-up that values ownership, autonomy, and fast, meaningful delivery.
Why Apply
* Tackle real-world engineering problems – integrations, data flow, performance at scale
* Zero micromanagement – spot an improvement? Research it, pitch it, implement it
* Direct product impact – your work reaches users quickly and visibly
* Remote-first with flexible hours – work how and when you’re most effective
* Fintech-style innovation – powering features like frictionless mobile payments, live bill syncs, and dynamic rewards
Tech Stack
* Languages & Frameworks: Node.js, Express.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Next.js (or similar)
* Styling: Tailwind CSS
* Databases: Firestore, PostgreSQL/SQL
* Infrastructure: Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Firebase
* Bonus: Experience building or integrating APIs at scale
What You’ll Do
* Full Stack Development: Build and iterate on both front-end and back-end features
* Integrations: Connect third-party platforms and systems with seamless data flow
* Database Optimisation: Keep Firestore and PostgreSQL humming smoothly
* Innovation: Research, test, and implement new tools or approaches
* Quality Focus: Build reliable, testable, maintainable code that scales
About You
* 3+ years' experience in full-stack development (JavaScript ecosystem)
* Comfortable working in integration-heavy environments
* Deep experience with Node.js, Express.js, React (or similar), TypeScript
* Strong database experience (Firestore and PostgreSQL/SQL)
* Familiarity with GCP and Firebase
* Thrive in a fast-paced, independent, and remote-friendly culture
* Previous experience in start-ups or early-stage environments
* Bonus: Experience in hospitality tech or fintech
This start-up is redefining how hospitality businesses connect with their customers, building tools that simplify operations while enabling rich, personalised guest experiences.
It’s like bringing the fintech playbook, smart integrations, real-time data, and user-focused experience, to an industry long overdue for change!