Software Engineer - Full-Stack

Southampton
3 weeks ago
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Mid - Snr Software Engineer - Tech for good

Location: Remote/Hybrid (UK or Ireland-based, occasional in-person travel)
Contract: 9-month fixed-term (Full-time, PAYE)
Salary: Up to £65k

Make an Impact, Tech That Matters
Join a pioneering startup on a mission to break down digital barriers for the deaf community. This company is the first of its kind, using cutting-edge tech to translate digital and written content into sign language - making information truly accessible for everyone.

They're small, scrappy, ambitious, and working on a platform that combines AI, microservices, and cloud-native infrastructure to transform how sign language is delivered at scale.

Why Join?

Zero tech debt: Build from the ground up - clean slate.
Big purpose: Your work directly improves access to information for underserved communities.
Modern stack: Microservices, Python, FastAPI, React, Azure, AI/ML - all in play.
Ownership: Shape the architecture and engineering culture from day one.
Hybrid freedom: Mostly remote, with occasional travel to meet the team.
What You'll Be Doing

Build and ship new customer-facing features across both frontend and backend
Design scalable systems and contribute to architectural decisions
Collaborate with product and design to bring ideas to life
Own your code end-to-end, from implementation to deployment
Help shape engineering culture in a small, high-impact team
You'll Thrive Here If You

Have 6+ years' experience as a full-stack engineer
Are confident building both frontend (React, Nuxt, JS frameworks) and backend (FastAPI, Node.js, GraphQL, etc.) systems
Write clean, consistent code quickly and thoughtfully
Are comfortable moving fast and wearing many hats in an early-stage startup
Care about inclusion and accessibility - especially for overlooked communities
Our tech stack
Frontend & Backend

React, Nuxt, JavaScript/TypeScript
FastAPI, Node.js
REST, CRUD, GraphQL, WebSockets
Cloud & Infra

Azure (core platform)
Microservices architecture
CI/CD via GitHub Actions & Azure DevOps
Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Bicep, Pulumi, etc.
Databases & Messaging

PostgreSQL / MySQL (relational)
MongoDB, Redis (NoSQL)
Azure Fabric, Data Factory
Azure Event Hubs, Kusto QL
Tooling & Monitoring

Datadog, CircleCI, Prometheus, Grafana
Strong focus on observability and fault tolerance
Why Join?

Mission-driven: Make a meaningful impact on digital accessibility
Equity potential if converted to permanent
High agency and ownership in your work
Work alongside passionate, creative problem-solvers
This is a chance to build the foundations of a meaningful product - one that transforms how Deaf users access information - using modern tech and thoughtful engineering.

Interested? Let's talk. CVs, videos, or sign language applications are all welcome.

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

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