Junior Full Stack Developer - Compliance Software

Full Stack Developer - Compliance Software Procheck Solutions Limited Full-time, Office-based (Mon–Fri) Location: Maxim Park, North Lanarkshire Salary: up to £35,000 Start Date: As soon as possible About Procheck Solutions Procheck Solutions is a specialist software company serving the UK quarrying industry. Our platform manages contractor safety, training, and compliance across high-risk sites - helping ensure people go home safe every day. We are entering a major growth phase and have launched a new Scotland Technology Hub at Maxim Park - a centre of excellence focused on tight-knit, collaborative engineering to deliver V2 of our legacy application. This is a rare opportunity to join as a founding engineer, helping shape the architecture, culture, and direction of a new team from day one. AI will sit at the core of both our product and how we build it. Why This Role Is Different High ownership and influence over architecture and technical directionDirect collaboration with the Managing Director Founding role in a brand-new technology hubDirect impact on safety in a high-risk, real-world industrySuggestions from all employees are considered valuableCulture of individuality: every employee brings their unique skills to the table The Role As a Full Stack Developer, you’ll play a key role in building the next generation of Procheck’s platform, designed to scale across multiple sites, organisations, and users. You will: Rebuild the core platform into a scalable, multi-tenant system supporting large workforces across high-risk environmentsBuild a mobile-first inspection platform used directly by operatives on-siteDevelop workflows for contractor safety and access control, including credential verification and permit-to-work systemsEnable natural language querying of compliance data and learning materialsUse AI tools actively in development (code generation, testing, documentation, architecture support)Contribute to architecture decisions, data modelling, and API designWork directly with real users, including site managers, weighbridge operators, and quarry drivers About You You are a strong full stack developer with solid fundamentals and a genuine interest in how AI is changing software development. You’re comfortable working with autonomy, thrive in solving real-world problems, and want to be part of building something meaningful from the ground up. Characteristics we look for: · Comfort making complex architectural decisions in a highly collaborative environment, designing clean, scalable data models · Ability to ramp up quickly in a newly formed team and take initiative early. Self-management expected · A continuous improvement mindset: a quick learner who stays positive under pressure · Good judgement about what to hand off to AI agents and what deserves full attention · Strong time management and prioritisation. Able to make and explain trade-offs to deliver on time · Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Essential Skills & Experience · Python backend development · RESTful API design, with a strong grasp of authentication and authorisation · PostgreSQL or similar relational database experience · TypeScript, React, and Next.js frontend development · Unit and integration testing · Version control with Git Desirable Experience · Familiarity with multi-tenant SaaS architecture · Cloud experience, ideally AWS · Experience in compliance, safety, or regulated industries · Docker/containerised deployments · Understanding of UK GDPR and data protection principles · Experience building mobile or progressive web applications · Experience integrating AI / LLM APIs into applications Working Environment This is a fully office-based role in Maxim Park, Scotland, designed to encourage tight-knit collaboration within a newly formed team. You’ll be working day-to-day with other engineers and directly with the Managing Director as the team grows. What We Offer Competitive salary (depending on experience)Founding role with real ownership and influenceDirect involvement in architecture, AI strategy and product directionOpportunity to work on meaningful, safety-critical softwareA technically challenging environment spanning all areas of the stackA collaborative, forward-thinking team culture Our Approach to AI AI is central to our product and development approach. We operate under a defined AI ethics framework focused on: Safety-first designHuman oversightData privacy and protectionTransparency and auditabilityRegulatory accuracyYou’ll contribute not just to AI features, but to how we build them responsibly. Hiring Process Initial call (30 minutes)Technical discussion / assessmentFinal interview with Managing Director How to Apply Please send your CV and a short covering note outlining your interest and relevant experience. Software development roles, an internship, or projects are expected in your CV. Showcase what you’ve built! We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage early submission. Equal Opportunities Procheck Solutions Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process.