Full Stack Developer

You’ll be joining an ambitious IT team in a well-established business, working directly with the Technical Lead to drive our digital architecture forward. You’ll take ownership of front and backend, improving performance and developing features that will drive real growth for STEM Learning. You will work closely with our internal Technical Delivery/Product Team, as well as our Data and Support teams. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a talented team to make real impact to the Education sector.

• An amazing team: Work alongside a friendly, skilled group of developers — including another Full Stack Developer, a Senior Developer, and a Technical Lead, who are all passionate about what they do.
• A collaborative environment: You’ll work closely with other teams in Digital, such as Data and Product, sharing ideas and solving problems together.
• Varied and interesting work: Get involved in everything from improving existing features and tackling technical debt, to developing new services and products that support teachers, partners, and learners across the UK.
• Purposeful impact: STEM Learning’s mission is to advance education and inspire the next generation. Your work will help deliver intuitive, robust systems that support this goal.
  

• Take part in the full software lifecycle — from idea to deployment and beyond.
• Write clean, efficient code and help shape best practices.
• Collaborate with your team and across Digital, communicating clearly and openly.
• Support and enhance systems built on modern technologies, including TypeScript, React, Next.js, and more.
• Work on projects that matter, with a varied workload and the chance to learn new skills.

We are looking for a versatile and well-rounded team-player, who can demonstrate the following:

• Experience building modern web apps (TypeScript, React, Next.js).
• A keen eye for detail and performance.
• Familiarity with authentication (OAuth2.0/OIDC), APIs, and external services (e.g. Contentful, Algolia).
• Testing experience (unit, end-to-end).
• Data modelling skills (PostgreSQL/MySQL, Microsoft Dynamics desirable).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

STEM Learning’s vision is ‘improving lives through STEM education’ by empowering young people with the skills and knowledge to thrive through effective teaching and learning. To achieve this, STEM Learning provides a range of support which includes subject-specific professional development for teachers and other educators, quality assured resources, STEM Ambassadors programme, and a suite of enhancement and enrichment activities.

• 30 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Access to an attractive pension scheme
• Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week
• Up to 3 paid volunteering leave days per year
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Access to a voluntary staff benefits scheme including cycle to work loan scheme; health cash back plans; free eye tests; discounted vouchers and much more

Take a look at our benefits brochure to find out more about the benefits we offer.

• Your up-to-date CV including the contact details of two referees (please note, references will not be approached without your permission and will not be taken up until the offer stage)
• A covering letter (no more than the equivalent of 2 sides of A4) explaining your interest in the role and why you think you would be the ideal candidate.