Full Stack Developer (remote or hybrid)

Full Stack Engineer Rate: £550–£600 per day (Inside IR35) Location: London (2 days per week onsite) Contract: 6 months Overview: We’re looking for a Full Stack Engineer to join a cross-functional digital product team working on high-traffic, content-driven systems. This role covers both frontend and backend development, with a strong focus on TypeScript across the stack. We’re looking for strong Full Stack TypeScript engineers who are comfortable working across both frontend and backend systems and can adapt within a modern, evolving tech stack. The environment includes a mix of TypeScript and Scala on the backend, but prior Scala experience is not required. We’re open to engineers from a variety of backgrounds, particularly those with strong experience in Node.js and/or modern frontend frameworks, as well as those who have worked across multiple backend technologies and enjoy picking up new systems quickly. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain full stack features across frontend and backend systems Develop user-facing interfaces using modern TypeScript frameworks (e.g. React) Design and implement scalable backend services and APIs Work closely with product, design, and editorial teams in a cross-functional environment Contribute to technical decisions, code reviews, and engineering best practices Support rapid iteration and delivery in an agile environment About You Experience as a Full Stack or Backend-leaning Engineer Strong commercial experience with TypeScript (Node.js and/or frontend) Comfortable building UI using React or similar frameworks Backend experience in TypeScript or another modern backend language Strong engineering fundamentals and system design understanding Comfortable working across the stack in collaborative teams Exposure to Scala is a bonus, not essential Nice to Have Experience with large-scale web applications or digital media platforms Familiarity with distributed systems or microservices Experience in CI/CD and modern DevOps practices Interest in open-source or engineering communities