Full Stack Software Engineer

Job description

Full Stack Software Engineer – Digital Platforms

Location: Osterley, London (hybrid – 3 days in office)

Working Pattern: 45 hours per week, across 5 days

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

Join a fast-moving media and technology environment where innovation and reliability are at the core of everything we build. This role offers the chance to develop high-performance applications that support widely used digital platforms, working at scale in a constantly evolving landscape.

As a Full Stack Engineer, you’ll contribute to the design and delivery of robust, scalable solutions while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. You’ll play an active role in shaping engineering practices and delivering features that meet both user and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performing applications
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including editorial, product, and engineering colleagues
• Take ownership of features from concept through to deployment
• Contribute to technical decision-making and help improve development processes
• Work with stakeholders to gather and refine requirements for new features
• Promote best practices in coding, testing, and system design
• Identify opportunities to automate workflows and improve delivery efficiency
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives
• Work across a varied and evolving technology stack

Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience with JavaScript, Node.js, and React
• Solid understanding of application architecture, including performance, scalability, and security considerations
• Experience delivering projects in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools used for automated builds and deployments
• Experience with containerisation technologies such as Docker
• Knowledge of testing frameworks and methodologies, including unit and end-to-end testing
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud
• Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB) is advantageous
• Understanding of Agile ways of working (Scrum, Kanban, Lean)
• Bonus: experience with mapping or geospatial tools

About the Team

You’ll be part of a collaborative engineering team working within a live, content-driven environment. The team supports a range of digital and broadcast platforms, partnering with editorial and production colleagues to deliver technology solutions that power real-time content and storytelling.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Discounts on entertainment, broadband, and mobile services
• Access to exclusive perks and experiences
• Opportunities for learning, growth, and career progression

Working Approach

This position follows a hybrid model, with a mix of office-based collaboration and remote working. Due to the nature of the role, the standard working week is 45 hours.

Office Location

Osterley, London:

A well-connected campus offering a range of on-site facilities, including dining options, fitness amenities, and convenient transport links.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds, and support or adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process where required.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English