Job Description
Job Title: Fullstack Developer (Java/JavaScript)
Salary: £47,790-58,410 per annum
Locations: Edinburgh, Leeds, Halifax, Manchester, Bristol
Hours: Full-time – 35 hours per week
Working Pattern: Hybrid work style (at least two days per week, or 40% time, in one of the stated offices)
End Date: Saturday 27 September 2025
About This Opportunity
We’re a technology-led organisation aiming to shape finance as a force for good. We’re looking for passionate software engineers proficient in both Java and JavaScript to help create secure, scalable, and customer-first solutions. If you thrive in collaborative environments and want to make a real impact, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Design, develop, test, and deploy frontend and backend services.
* Build and deploy containerized applications with Docker and Kubernetes.
* Apply Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and Test-Driven Development (TDD) principles.
* Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Architects, and Quality Engineers.
* Integrate with internal systems and third-party APIs to create seamless user experiences.
* Contribute to architectural decisions and help shape our engineering strategy.
What You’ll Need
We’re looking for engineers who are adaptable, curious, and passionate about building great software. Please highlight relevant experience with the following skills and technologies:
Programming Expertise
* Backend Development: Hands-on experience with Java, including designing and implementing RESTful APIs that support scalable, secure, and high-performance architectures. Familiarity with backend frameworks such as Spring Boot and Node.js is beneficial.
Frontend Development
* Hands-on experience in JavaScript/TypeScript for building modern, responsive user interfaces. Experience with React, Next.js, Redux, Vue.js, or Angular is highly desirable.
DevOps & Cloud
* Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Harness. Familiarity with Docker for containerization and Kubernetes for orchestration. Exposure to cloud platforms — GCP preferred, but AWS or Azure experience is also welcome.
Quality Testing & Automation
* Experience with automated testing tools like Jest, Cypress, or Pact. Commitment to writing reliable, maintainable, and well-tested code.
Application Process
If selected, you may be invited to complete a technical interview with Karat. Your information may be shared with Karat in line with their privacy policy.
Inclusion & Benefits
We’re committed to an inclusive recruitment process. Our benefits include:
* Up to 15% pension contribution
* Annual bonus (based on Group performance)
* Share schemes, including free shares
* 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
* Flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle
* Generous parental leave and wellbeing support
About Us
We’re proud to be a leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion and operate as a Disability Confident Leader, guaranteeing interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria.
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